Model year guide

2013 Audi a5 cabrio

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Audi a5 cabrio is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2013 Audi a5 cabrio at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined23–26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Audi a5 cabrio recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System NHTSA Campaign #18V229000 · manufacturer #19N3/19N4 · NHTSA lists this under A5 Cabriolet · 11/04/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture wi…

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 28 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Audi a5 cabrio MPG & running costs

Combined23–26 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,367
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8) or Automatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume81 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,833 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Audi a5 cabrio costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,835
Fuel only$16,835
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Audi a5 cabrio trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Premium Plus
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 211 hp

2013 Audi a5 cabrio vehicles on record

2013 Audi a5 cabrio — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Audi a5 cabrio have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Audi a5 cabrio. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi a5 cabrio get?

The 2013 Audi a5 cabrio has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.