2012 Audi S5 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Audi S5.

20112013
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Audi S5 Problems

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

#18 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:70,000 mi
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi S5.

Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2012 Audi S5

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,008 vehicles.

15V019000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
~26,008 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

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2012 Audi S5 — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Audi S5 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Audi S5 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Audi S5?
Top reported problems: Airbags (8 complaints, avg 70,000 mi); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 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 S5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 26,008 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Audi S5?
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 S5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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