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Audi Q5

2012 only

169 classified complaints 6 recalls

2012 Audi Q5 have 169 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 50,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi Q5 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 80 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 38 complaints

Median onset: 93,479 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 1,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 130,700 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 58,500 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 74,094 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012 model year. See the full Audi Q5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.