46 problems have been reported for the 2013 Audi A5. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 2013 Audi A5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 16 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (8 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Equipment | |
| Visibility | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Air Bag | |
| Wheel |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2013 Audi A5 in the United States are 21,731 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Audi A5 owners in the last 11 years is 46, and the age of the vehicle is 11, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 46 / 21,731 / 11 * 1000 = 0.19.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Audi A5 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2013 Audi A5 in 2013.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Audi A5, the following table can be used to compare the 2013 Audi A5 with the Audi A5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2013 A5 is 46 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Audi A5 is 18.