2012 Audi Q5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for the 2012 Audi Q5, 29% of its 168 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 77,700. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 49
- 29% of 168
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 77,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or surging RPM while parking or slowing down, sometimes ending in a crash.
- Multiple owners describe rising oil consumption over time, needing to add oil between changes as mileage increased.
- Some owners report turbocharger failure causing reduced power and a warning light, in one case at 45,371 miles.
- Water pump failures with a broken plastic propeller are described, sometimes causing the engine to buck before the car became undrivable, in one case at 39,337 miles.
- Several owners report timing chain or timing chain tensioner failures causing rough running or stalling, in cases at 63,000, 90,000, and 100,000 miles.
- One owner reports the engine failed to restart after being parked and turned off, requiring a tow.
When 2012 Audi Q5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 16, 2012, latest Aug 11, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Audi Q5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Q5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2012 Audi Q5 have?
- NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for the 2012 Audi Q5, which is 29% of the 168 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Audi Q5 engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2012 Audi Q5.
- At what mileage do 2012 Audi Q5 engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2012 Audi Q5 is 77,700 miles, though individual owner reports range widely, including cases at 39,337, 45,371, 63,000, 90,000, and 100,000 miles.
- What engine issues do owners report most on the 2012 Audi Q5?
- Owners describe sudden acceleration or surging, rising oil consumption, turbocharger failure, water pump failure, and timing chain or tensioner problems.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2012 Audi Q5 engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with the 49 engine complaints filed for the 2012 Audi Q5, with no fires reported.