2012 Audi A5
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Owner complaints
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- Engine
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 them for my year and model and even tho I got a letter in the mail about being part…
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 them for my year and model and even tho I got a letter in the mail about being part of a settlement for my turbos causing engine failure I feel as tho my car shouldn't be broke it should of already been fixed
- 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 when it first did this. Mechanic was able to reproduce the same problem. Turbo is bad. O2 sensor is…
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 this. Mechanic was able to reproduce the same problem. Turbo is bad. O2 sensor is bad. Air intake leak. Running rich at bank 1. The oil meter on the display does not display actual amount of oil. It also has several electrical problems. Rear turning lights have an electrical problem. Great drive most of the time and check engine light goes off randomly then all of it starts again.
- Electrical system · Engine · Unknown or other
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 turn off the car and get out to inspect. On the right front side, I saw a fire…
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 turn off the car and get out to inspect. On the right front side, I saw a fire under the car. The fire department was called and they put out the fire. They suspected an electrical issue, however it has yet to be confirmed. I contacted the dealership and they said they do not handle repairs of that sort. Insurance sent out an estimator for the damage. The car will be sent to a mechanic to diagnose the issue.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
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 third time the contact was informed by the dealer that it was a common issue with…
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 third time the contact was informed by the dealer that it was a common issue with the Audi sport vehicles. A failure cause was not determined. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring for several years. The contact stated that he had an oil consumption test completed with the dealer who informed him that there was an issue with the pistons and O-rings. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The dealer stated that they would send documentation to the manufacturer for approval to rebuild the engine. The contact stated that he had spoken with the manufacturer and was informed that the request was denied. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system · Engine
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 and no one can tell me why. this IS by far the worst vehicle I have ever owned. the minute the car was purchased off of the lease, I feel like the car has just fallen apart.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and audi of shrewsbury (780 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. Audi north…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. Audi north atlanta (11505 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076, (404) 994-4327) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate, especially while on an incline and when accelerating from a stop. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rusnak pasadena audi (626-714-3159, located at 267 w colorado…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate, especially while on an incline and when accelerating from a stop. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rusnak pasadena audi (626-714-3159, located at 267 w colorado blvd, pasadena, ca 91105) where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer and nhtsa. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Owner of 2012 audi A5 and 2015 audi A4. January 2019 received safety recall letter regarding recall on-electric (after-run) coolant pump certain 2012-2017 model audi vehicles. As 2ND owners of both vehicles do not have any documentation of brand new cars. Letter received was for A-4 audi, however…
Owner of 2012 audi A5 and 2015 audi A4. January 2019 received safety recall letter regarding recall on-electric (after-run) coolant pump certain 2012-2017 model audi vehicles. As 2ND owners of both vehicles do not have any documentation of brand new cars. Letter received was for A-4 audi, however A-5 did have same coolant pump damage on vehicle while driving. Recall letter vin # being for A-4. Tried inquiring about recall for A-5 since recall on others audi's did involve same type of engine problem having to do with coolant pump. Reason for addressing what endured that it became hot as if engine was on fire, find disturbing to have anyone be put through this, find this coolant pump danger if it's not repaired with other A-5 appreciate your time in reading this and I thank you!
- Engine
Please see following documents regarding an issue with this car and its engine. I have also filled a complaint with the ftc #978949978
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in august of 2017. The dealer (rockville audi, 1125 rockville pike, rockville, md…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in august of 2017. The dealer (rockville audi, 1125 rockville pike, rockville, md, 20852) scheduled an appointment for september and had reminder calls. At the time of the appointment, the parts were unavailable for the repair. The dealer stated that they would notify the contact when the parts arrive. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ...Updated 11/15/17 *bf updated 11/29/2017*js
- Unknown or other
Factory installed convertible top has come loose from the back glass window (glue separated) causing a safety concern while driving. could become a projectile.
- Engine
Audi along with volkswagen, equipped with the 2.0L engine has one of the highest watet pump failure rate. I have conducted some research and there IS numerous accounts in blogs/vlogs and youtube of individuals giving personal statement on their "water pump" misfortune. I personally own a audi A5…
Audi along with volkswagen, equipped with the 2.0L engine has one of the highest watet pump failure rate. I have conducted some research and there IS numerous accounts in blogs/vlogs and youtube of individuals giving personal statement on their "water pump" misfortune. I personally own a audi A5 with 54,000 miles and I'm just one of thousands of statistics that have gone through the "water pump" trauma. I have crossed referenced several recall websites and according to audi and volkswagen recalls towards these pumps have never been issued. Now that IS scary!!! about a year and half ago while my audi was still under warranty I noticed coolant lost, the audi dealership topped it of and send me on my way. A second time while still under warranty I visited audi dealership and expressed my conserns with low coolant level and once again it was topped off, I was given a mediocre answer, I was respectful called "sr" and drove off. So from time to time I would add coolant and thought nothing of it. Summer of 2017 IS when I was driving home after a day of hiking when I notice a lost of cool air, my a/c quit working and my temperature gauge was past the midpoint level. At this point I was seconds way from home so I was reliefed.turned out the pump gave out, my cooling fluid had evaporated and my warning light never came on. Perhaps audi dealership did not see traces of coolant at the first visit and second inspection. Perhaps the dealership was not aware of these faulty pumps or perhaps I neglected to play the mechanic/service personal/professional. However according to audi a sb service bulletin released on july 11, 2013 states as follows "coolant leak at connection of water pump and hose leading to the heater core", attached IS the bulletin. I would greatly appreciate you guys looking into this matter. thank you miguel 😊
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Air bags
Takata recall. My dealer would not take my vehicle back even on trade because of the recall. They took 5000 off the value of my car because of this recall and although this same audi deal did all of my maintenance they never told me about the recall.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall; I am still waiting for my airbag to be replaced. Audi dealer says no solution yet. the wait to resolve this issue IS very long.
- Air bags
Audi dealership contacted 3 times cannot provide any information , directed me to read about it online
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall I got a letter in april 2016 from audi about the recall. There has been no further communication from audi. I have since called audi USA and my dealership numerous times and my questions go unanswered.what IS my recourse ? The car sits in my driveway because I'm not comfortable driving it and trading in in will loose between $3,000 & $8,000.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) and felt that the part expected availability date was unreasonable. The contact mentioned that the dealer declined a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) and felt that the part expected availability date was unreasonable. The contact mentioned that the dealer declined a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 07/13/16*lj *cn
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009348This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11009312This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005878This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005877This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11003019This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002950This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002277This bulletin provides information when there is noise while steering.
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