2012 Audi A5 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Audi A5.

20112013
Complaints
25
per 10K Sold
14.5
US Sales
17,270
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Audi A5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:38,660 mi
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:110,500 mi
Fires:1
#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi A5.

Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,660
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,500
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2012 Audi A5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Audi A5 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Audi A5 has 25 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Audi A5?
Top reported problems: Airbags (11 complaints, avg 38,660 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 110,500 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Audi A5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,598 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Audi A5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Audi A5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Audi A5?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi A5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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