2013 Audi S5 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi S5 get?

The 2013 Audi S5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Q: How much is a 2013 Audi S5 worth?

Comparable 2013 Audi S5 listings run roughly $24,099–$45,000, typically around $35,384 (from 29 vehicles).

2013 Audi S5 at a glance

Owner complaints16

Combined20–21 mpg

Typical price$35,384

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

2013 Audi S5 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2013 Audi S5 MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,000

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2013 Audi S5 worth?

Low

$24,099

Typical price

$35,384

High

$45,000

From 29 comparable 2013 Audi S5 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Audi S5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$14,050

Total$34,050

Per mile$0.45

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($35,384) with the same model 5 model-years older ($21,350), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.