2012 Audi A5 reliability
The 2012 Audi A5 has 22 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most A5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (11 of 22), then Engine (7) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.
The 2013 A5 has 38 complaints, 2 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 Audi A5. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (22 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2012 Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2012 Audi A5 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2012 Audi A5 C FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| A5 Cabriolet | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $3200 |
| A5 Cabriolet quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| A5 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| A5 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG | $3200 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-229 covers certain 2013-2017 A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sedan vehicles (with Q5, A4, and A6 also listed) with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump may become blocked or short-circuited, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the pumps. Related recall 17V-002 updates software to cut pump power if the pump becomes blocked. Recall 17V-622 covers certain 2013-2016 A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet vehicles (with A4 and Q5) where contact corrosion in the auxiliary-heater connector may overheat or melt heater wires; dealers replace the auxiliary heater and update software as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Audi A5 reliable?
The 2012 Audi A5 has 22 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most A5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2012 Audi A5?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (11 of 22), then Engine (7) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2012 Audi A5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 A5 has 38 complaints, 2 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.
Has the 2012 Audi A5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2012 Audi A5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Audi A5?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2012 Audi A5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2012 Audi A5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Audi A5 is 24.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What body styles does the F5 Audi A5 offer?
Coupe, Cabriolet, and Sportback depending on market and year.
What oil does an Audi A5 take?
8T 2.0T uses Audi/VW-approved 5W-40/5W-30/0W-40/0W-30 (~4.9 qt); F5 2.0T commonly lists 5W-40 (~5.5 qt).
What does recall 18V-229 cover on the A5?
Certain 2013-2017 A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sedan vehicles (with Q5, A4, and A6 also listed) with 2.0L TFSI engines—see the NHTSA campaign for the defect and remedy.