2012 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Severe
0

Top Problem Areas

Most commonly reported issues

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V818000 Nov 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V082000 Jan 2018

Other

No consequence data available

16V660000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V078000 Feb 2016

Other

No consequence data available

12V299000 Jun 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. The contact purchased the vehicle at an auction, and while leaving the auction site and driving 10 MPH, the vehicle s...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2025

The oil has been leaking for some years. I have taken it in several times, to be fixed and it is still leaking

Structure
Feb 2025

The vehicle sunroof exploded. On March 10th at approximately 12:15pm, while driving down the road from my residence in my 2012 Audi Q5, the sunroof bl...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Audi Q5 has 3 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine.

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