Audi S5 2013

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P0A7D [1] Hybrid Battery Pack State of Charge Low
• P174B [3] P174B
• P174F [3] P174F
• C100C [1] C100C
• P0301 [5] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P0306 [5] Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
• P130A [5] P130A
• P052E [4] Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance
• P179E [3] P179E
• P2440 [7] Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1
• P2442 [7] Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 2
• P0420 [5] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0430 [5] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
• P0700 [2] Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P179F [2] P179F
• U1011 [2] SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Engine Air Intake
• P164D [2] P164D
• P164B [2] P164B
• P0456 [2] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P1B1C [1] P1B1C
• P1740 [1] First Gear Switch Circuit Malfunction
• P174A [1] P174A
• P174C [1] P174C
• P174E [1] P174E
• P179C [1] P179C
• P179D [2] P179D
• P17D8 [1] P17D8
• P060A [1] Internal Control Module Monitoring Processor Performance
• P261A [1] Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit/Open
• P261B [1] Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit Range/Performance

While driving, got a notification on the dash board "transmission malfunction, limited functionality" and a "tpms malfunction" notification. Car seemed like it was skipping 1st and 2nd gear after i continued driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi s5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, an abnormal odor was inside the vehicle. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking in the engine compartment. Green audi (3881 wabash ave, springfield, il 62711) was contacted and informed the contact that an appointment should be scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vin was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not seen or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v019000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,618.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi s5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, an abnormal odor was inside the vehicle. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking in the engine compartment. Green audi (3881 wabash ave, springfield, il 62711) was contacted and informed the contact that an appointment should be scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vin was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not seen or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v019000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,618.

My car went into limp mode where the transmission doesn't engage and come to find out it was the mechatronic unit in the transmission and a very well known problem. The car wouldn't move when i was on a busy road. It said continue to drive but i couldn't. It happened at 65k miles. I had it rebuilt for over $2000 and the car is very well maintained.

My car went into limp mode where the transmission doesn't engage and come to find out it was the mechatronic unit in the transmission and a very well known problem. The car wouldn't move when i was on a busy road. It said continue to drive but i couldn't. It happened at 65k miles. I had it rebuilt for over $2000 and the car is very well maintained.

After the car sits over night, and is driven w/o bring warmed up it slips going into 1st and 2nd gear, rough downshift or slight bump when coming to a stop, and a rough idle and noise coming from the transmission when in park. Car has 87k.

After the car sits over night, and is driven w/o bring warmed up it slips going into 1st and 2nd gear, rough downshift or slight bump when coming to a stop, and a rough idle and noise coming from the transmission when in park. Car has 87k.

Vehicle is throwing transmission fault codes, shifting as if the trans is in limp mode, when stopped and then going, the trans bogs, as well as between shifts. Doesn't go into manual mode either for the dsg trans my car has. A shop said the metatronic unit needs replacement.

Transmission fault code popped up. Trans bogs when trying to start, almost in a limp mode for the transmission. The code comes on and off sometimes, and doesn't allow me to go into manual mode. The trans is a dsg, and is acting very weird. Mechatronic was told to be replaced by a european auto shop.

Electric power steering fails with either water infiltration into the controller, or with severe cold weather. This issue is known by audi usa by they are refusing to address the issue. In mn in the month of 2/2019 3 audi dealers each told me that they each replaced 20+ steering racks due to this issue. This issue cause the electric assisted power steering to fail causing the car to loose all power assist for steering. This could cause accidents if you are not expecting your power steering to fail at highway speeds. The service adviser i worked with at one of the audi dealers said this personally happened to him on 2 different cars he owned. There are reports of this happening in every audi forum on the web.

After ~106,000 miles, an error code 'transmission malfunction. You can keep driving', with error code P179D00 (per dealer). Car has hestitation at low rpm or while stopped (as at a light or heavy traffic) and occasionally jerks forward, despite brakes being firmly applied.

My vehicle as well as many audis with the mechatronic system are having an issue that present a error, " mechatronic failure tpms gearbox malfunction). It often either not drivable, even when in traffic or drives at a snail's pace when attempting to exit traffic. Audi corporate said a recall is only done when the nhtsa feel that's it a issue that can calls safety &/or death. This seem to effect, from my research, 2010 - 2014 audi s4, s5 and a5 model [n the usa and there are some europe complaints, which i have found as well] manufactored at a particular plant or provider. This type of malfunction can certainly cause 'loss of life' as it occurs in traffic. I happen to live in metro atlanta ga, with our fast pace traffic, its a serious issue. There absolutely should be a recall. The cost to repair can be up to $15k. There is no way this should happed to a $60-$75 high-end vehicle. Have video's of the dashboard with the error and can upload to you. I was offered 15% on the repair, which is really an insult. Please look into this issue and its not hard to find others with this issue. I pray for some relief in the form of a recall. It has been happening sine 2010, from what i have learned.

I was driving the car down a side road and all of a sudden the wheel locked up and the car had a message 'power steering malfunction. Do not drive vehicle'. Luckily for me, i was not going very fast or on a busy road, and could stop the car safely. The wheel was effectively useless and i could not maneuver the vehicle at all. I had the car towed to audi and because there is no 'known' issue with this happening and the vehicle is out of warranty, there was nothing they could do besides quote me $3200 for the replacement of the power steering rack. If someone was driving on a curved road or on the highway, i would hate to imagine what would happen. It was nearly impossible to turn the vehicle at all. There are several complaints of steering problems on audi forums and a couple of cases just like mine but no formal investigation or recall yet. I hope audi acts before anyone gets seriously hurt.

I was driving on the freeway all of the sudden i lost power and felt jerky movements i had to pull over. Obviously i had check engine light come and gearbox malfunction message. The problem turns out to be a mechatronic issue with my vehicle there's a technical service bulletin on it tsb number is 10054213-2278. Although i tried to open a case with audi usa. My case got denied because they stated the car is out of warranty and because it's not a known issue on the vehicle model. I can understand the warranty part but to say that is not a known issue that qualifies as a non accurate statement since there's is an official tsb on the matter and i take that as an insult honestly. I would like for someone to address that issue and maybe have audi acknowledge the problem more openly since it's something that's affects alot of customers and audi is getting away with poor quality control on their vehicles. Thank you and have a good day

Complaint on audi's faulty seatbelt mechanism. The vehicle is a 2013 audi s5 cabriolet vehicle. The passenger side seatbelt locked and could not be released. The vehicle was brought to an audi dealership service department and found that the seatbelt was faulty and had to be replaced. This issue has been reported from other audi owners to include this model. Audi's faulty seatbelt mechanism is a safety issue that needs to be recalled. The seatbelt couldn't be used and is locked with no way to be secured. The vehicle was stationary when the seatbelt couldn't be engaged and the passenger was not able to install/use the seatbelt. I was charged over $1,200 to replace the seatbelt mechanism for a safety issue. Recommend a research is conducted to perform audi's vehicles with faulty seatbelt issues.

The airbag light in my car came on about 6 months ago. Accordingly the car failed massachusetts inspection in dec. 2017. Audi diagnosed the problem as 'driver's side airbag injector'. I have been trying to get my dealer to fix the problem, but they have not done so due to unavailability of a replacement airbag and injector. I cannot legally drive my car (no current inspection sticker) and am very concerned about safety in the event of an accident. My audi dealer and audi usa have not offered any solution e.G. A replacement vehicle until a replacement airbag can be installed (estimated at longer than 4 months). Audi is not standing by their product in this case a $70,000 vehicle.

I was turning into a parking lot and the steering locked up in the middle of the turn and a message came up "steering defective. Do not drive". The dealer picked up the car and after researching informed me the power steering module had failed and needs to be replaced. They said they need to order parts from germany and it will take 2-3 weeks. Today is the start of the 3rd week and they are still working on the car. *tr

While driving at highway speeds, there is resistance at the 12 o'clock position in the steering. This resistance causes the driver to over correct and makes it difficult to keep the car driving in a straight line. This issue has been reported as the 'notch' feeling in then electric steering to dealer and manufacturer and was told no fix is available. *tr