2012 Audi A5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A5. That ranks 7th out of 19 A5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Audi A5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 50% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 32% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 112,513 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Audi A5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Audi A5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2012 audi a5 has 155,000 miles on it and it has had every oil change and maintenance up to date , my turbos and pistons have caused complete engine failure with 0 compression in my only car . Both have recalls on them for my year and model and even tho i got a letter in the mail about being part…
2012 Audi a5 quattro burns oil every 100miles 5qt and does not allow a quick acceleration if trying to avoid an accident. The car misfires and shuts off while driving. No check engine light was on when it first did this. Mechanic was able to reproduce the same problem. Turbo is bad. O2 sensor is…
While I was driving, my car started to slow down and eventually stopped in the middle of the road. There were no warning sensors or indicators on the car. II then started to see smoke coming from my hood and decided to turn off the car and get out to inspect. On the right front side, I saw a fire…
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. The contact stated that the oil warning light illuminated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where oil was added to the vehicle; however, after the third time the contact was informed by the dealer that it was a common issue with…
This vehicle had a recall, and a new engine was put into it and ever since the new engine was put in, the vehicle has had numerous problems and electrical failures. Now the new engine, with less than 50k is burning oil and no one can tell me why. This is by far the worst vehicle i have ever owned…
Other Audi A5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 A5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 A5 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 A5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 A5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 A5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 A5 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 A5 | 60 | 4 |
| 2019 A5 | 12 | 3 |
| 2018 A5 | 38 | 6 |
| 2017 A5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 A5 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 A5 | 28 | 3 |
| 2013 A5 | 35 | 3 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 A5 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 A5 | 34 | 0 |
| 2009 A5 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 A5 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi A5?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Audi A5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Audi A5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A5 model years, the 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.