2012 Audi A5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Audi A5, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 Audi A5. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Audi A5 have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,450 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2025 · Engine
“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 whe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2022 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Audi A5 (A5 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet quattro, A5 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–22 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi A5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi A5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 Audi A5 | 0 | 34 |
| 2011 Audi A5 | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 Audi A5 | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 3 | 35 |
| 2014 Audi A5 | 3 | 28 |
| 2015 Audi A5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 Audi A5 | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi A5 | 6 | 38 |
| 2019 Audi A5 | 3 | 12 |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 4 | 60 |
| 2021 Audi A5 | 5 | 8 |
| 2022 Audi A5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 Audi A5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 Audi A5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2025 Audi A5 | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Audi A5
How do I know if my 2012 Audi A5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.