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2012 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 133 repairs.
2012 Audi Q5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 95 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Audi Q5
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| Audi Q5 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012620 mi | noise on the window | ||
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi Q5 in Bulgaria Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 201318360 mi | Required software update to fix jerky low speed shifts. Transmission oil level was not correct due to O-ring defect. It was replaced too | ||
| Sep 201319840 mi | Transmission oil leakage 50-100gram less in the transmission. The problem located awaiting spare parts. | ||
| Oct 201320640 mi | The gear box was dismounted, oil ring had to be replaced due to leak. | ||
| Jun 201548360 mi$40 | Required software update to fix jerky low speed shifts. | ||
| Aug 201662000 mi$700 | Engine Pads | ||
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Iowa, United States May 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201733800 miUS $1001 | It needed a water pump replaced | ||
| Jan 201876000 miUS $900 | We needed to replace the starter. | ||
| Mar 201886000 mi | Faulty Takara Airbag replacement | ||
| Audi Q5 in Missouri, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201532000 mi | Annoying rattle developed in the panoramic roof. It took 2 visits to identify and resolve. TSB to apply felt and lubrication around the frame to solve. | ||
| Jul 201532500 mi | Dealer replaced the pano roof system under warranty. Issue resolved much to my satisfaction. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 2016102000 miUS $500 | Had low oil pressure and check engine light. Replaced the torque converter valve. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Arizona, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20121000 mi | Rear plate lights went out, deal repaired under new car warranty. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201557660 miC $550 | Propeller shaft replaced due to faulty bearing. Audi volunteered to cover portion of costs but I am arguing that it should have been covered under warranty as we identified the issue 2 years ago; Audi ignored issue at the time. (update - Audi covered full cost) | ||
| Jan 201886180 mi | Pistons replaced to take care of excessive oil consumption. | ||
| Apr 201888040 miC $1200 | Water pump impeller loose and creating a leak. Pump replaced. | ||
| Audi Q5 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20124960 mi | The panorama sunroof developed a rattle where front and rear panes meet. The technician cleaned and greased the mechanism, which has mostly taken care of the rattle. Still get some rattle on rough roads. | ||
| Jun 20138680 mi | Drain in fueling cockpit was clogged. Repaired on warranty. | ||
| Aug 201415580 mi | Rear stabilizer bar bushing causing noise. Bushing replaced on warranty. | ||
| Feb 201623560 mi | Water pump failed. | ||
| Dec 201629140 miC $250 | Engine speed related buzzing noise coming from front passenger side. | ||
| Mar 201729140 mi | Vacuum hose disconnected while driving. Limped to dealer. Dealer diagnosed and repaired on the spot. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | intermittent wipers non-functional since new. | ||
| Audi Q5 in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 20134100 mi | Moonroof rattle | ||
| May 20136100 mi | moonroof rattle | ||
| Dec 201311000 mi | Needed quart of oil | ||
| Audi Q5 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Apr 201440700 mi | 17261913 Pressure regulating (breather) valve replaced after check engine light | ||
| Jun 201443000 miUS $5 | added another qt of engine oil | ||
| Aug 201444000 miUS $10 | added another qt of engine oil | ||
| Feb 201548700 miUS $10 | added 1 qt. of oil | ||
| Apr 201551300 miUS $10 | added 1 qt. of oil | ||
| Jun 201553000 miUS $9 | Added 1 qt. of oil | ||
| May 201769645 miUS $183 | rotted out exhaust clamp | ||
| Audi Q5 in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201413000 mi | Apparently, a fuel injector failed, causing the car to enter limp mode, smoke terribly and shudder. The car was towed to a dealership. They replaced the failed injector. I fought to have all injectors replaced and Audi allowed it. | ||
| May 201518900 mi | Driver's side window making cracking sound when going down. Also, side-view mirror adjustments very noisy. Dealer said they cleaned track for window and lubricated mirrors. The sound is better but not gone for the windows. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Oregon, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201861139 miUS $1888 | Timing chain stretched. Found that intake cam jumped 3 teeth on chain. No other damage found. Replaced timing chain tensioner, chain and cover. | ||
| Mar 2022106184 miUS $570 | Upper timing chain cover stage 3 leak. Oil leaking from electrical connector of solenoid valve also. Replace upper timing chain cover gaskets, CAM adjustment, solenoid valve and seal. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201952000 miUS $2800 | Water pump also radiator because used to much bars leak so radiator replacement was recommended | ||
| Dec 202160000 miUS $700 | Complete bake job | ||
| Audi Q5 in Alabama, United States Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Mar 202095000 miUS $1500 | Full engine rebuild for major oil consumption issue. Search for "Audi Oil Consumption Class Action" Dealer and Audi of America were no help at all for good will assistance since my car was technically not in the scope of the original class action suit. Estimate from the local dealership was roughly $6,000 for the rebuild. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Utah, United States Jun 2019 - Jun 2024 | |||
| Oct 202375000 miUS $450 | CV Joint replacement on drivers side | ||
| Audi Q5 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201552105 miUS $550 | Oil pan replacement. Drain plug had corrosion. Also possible that someone during an oil change at dealership (under AudiCare)over-tightened plug. | ||
| Apr 201769000 miUS $1365 | Proactively replaced timing chain (old style), upper tensioner, related items (gaskets, guides, oil, seal, oil, etc.). | ||
| Audi Q5 in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201546200 mi | Leaking high pressure fuel pump. | ||
| Jul 201649300 mi | Oil Pressure warning came on. Car was towed to dealer. Diagnosed as faulty PCV. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201653000 mi | Bang & Olufsen HD Radio sound quality issue. Sound was being played in Mono only. Found a TSB online describing the symptoms and was resolved with updating the MMI software. Labor charge. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 201549600 mi | Replaced sensor | ||
| Feb 201652700 miC $200 | loud noise, replaced wheel bearings door locks not working properly, sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 201767580 miC $2000 | Turbo charger Both front wheel bearings | ||
| Audi Q5 in Tennessee, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201539000 mi | Check engine sensor was bad | ||
| Apr 201644700 miUS $240 | Car has malfunction in driver airbag-found out its under recall but no parts available Malfunction in electrical system saying lights are out but they are not | ||
| Jan 201746000 miUS $85 | Door locks malfunctioned- bad part in the door has to be replaced | ||
| Audi Q5 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201536000 mi | Panoramic sunroof squeaks. Left rear fog light is out. Replacing bulb didn't fix issue. Cover is cracked as well. | ||
| Jan 201641300 mi | Replaced the panoramic sunroof. Left rear fog light was repaired and cover was repplaced. Owner doesn't know the resolution, but it was more than just replacing the bulb. | ||
| Jun 201850 miUS $60 | Rear license plate holder was damaged; Could not remove screw holding license plate | ||
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 20125700 mi | Required software update to fix jerky low speed shifts | ||
| Nov 201210100 mi | Discoloration on chrome trim | ||
| Jul 201316000 mi | AC pressure valve? failed | ||
| Oct 201318500 mi | Replaced both front leather seat back skins due to defect in material that caused tears in leather at headrest grommets | ||
| Audi Q5 in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 20127000 mi | Contol button top came off | ||
| Dec 201435000 mi | Crankcase breather failed | ||
| Jan 201729000 miUS $1524 | Water pump leaking. | ||
| Apr 201875000 miUS $1184 | Water pump leaking Leaking gasket | ||
| Audi Q5 in California, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 20125000 mi | Adjustment to cargo cover to stop frequent rattling. | ||
| Jun 20128000 mi | Fixed rattle myself by wrapping tape around the rubber pegs that hold the cover in place. | ||
| Nov 201322000 mi | odd shifting behavior at very low speeds. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201322000 mi | Center armrest creaking - attempt to fix with felt, made armrest too heavy. Ordered new armrest. Vibration induced rattle on passenger seat - attempt to fix, but needs a new switch. Ordered new switch for passenger seat adjustments. | ||
| Jul 201541500 mi | Replace a faulty PCV of oil pressure regulator (they called it both). | ||
| Sep 201544000 mi | MIL light illuminated + parking brake malfunction + stabilization programme fault, car wouldn't start. TSB found, updated software | ||
| Audi Q5 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 201322300 mi | Rotors warped again. Left front caliper replaced (possibly sticking) and new front rotors. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Georgia, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 20124000 mi | Heated seats did not provide any adequate level of heat. A TSB had been issued for 2012 Q5 to correct this issue. the work took less than 1 hour. | ||
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 20123000 mi | Steering pump replaced because it was making a loud squealing noise. Noise continues after replacement, Audi claims there is no fix to the issue. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2011 | Transmission fault code; R&R mechatronic unit | ||
| Mar 20127000 mi | Rattle in rear seatback repaired | ||
| Mar 201572000 mi | Fan problem | ||
| Jun 2018127000 miUS $1370 | Audi Denver replaced the Pistons to solve the oil consumption problem. Cost split was Audi 75% and me 25%. | ||
| Jun 2022173000 miUS $10 | Hard starting; lack of power. solved by adding Lucas fuel additive to 2 tanks of gas | ||
| Audi Q5 in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Sep 201434000 mi | Check Engine light came on. Vacuum pump had malfunction. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Utah, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Nov 201222800 mi | Replaced passenger side mirror. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 20128500 mi | replaced bad drivers side wheel bearing Rear tailgate trip piece came loose. Heated seats not warming enough | ||
| Dec 201211000 mi | Trim piece loose, rattling in the rear. Fixed/realigned the trim clips. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Florida, United States May 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 20123000 mi | Humidity sensor failure | ||
| Jul 20124000 mi | Intermittent Wiper failure. Motor had to be replaced Replaced passenger side fog lamp bulb. This is the 5th problem in 3 months. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Arizona, United States May 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201321000 mi | crank case breather PCV was bad | ||
| Mar 201425000 mi | Was closing rear Hatch and stopped it as it was going to hit. Next thing would not work. Dealer stated motor on rear Hatch was out | ||
| Audi Q5 in Vermont, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201560700 miUS $550 | needed new starter | ||
| Apr 201780000 miUS $350 | New belt pulley | ||
| Audi Q5 in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 20123080 mi | Squeak in suspension. Technical service bulletin fix applied. Rattle kit install on riverside b-pillar. | ||
| Aug 201434100 mi | Creaking sun roof | ||
| Sep 201435960 mi | Creaky sunroof. Fixed by applying technical service bulletin. | ||
| Apr 201545240 mi | Power lift gate button sticks intermittently. | ||
| May 201546540 mi | J329 Relay was defective. Caused car to stall while driving. | ||
| Jul 201548860 mi | Check engine light on. Crankcase breather required replacement. Sunroof squeaking. | ||
| Feb 201657020 miC $100 | Driverside front wheel started howling. Dealer diagnosed and replaced it under extended warrantee. | ||
| Oct 201897960 mi | Timing chain tensioners have failed. Needs a new timing chain and the associated gaskets and bolts. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201416740 mi | Rough shifting. Dealer updated computer as per TSB that had been issued | ||
| Mar 201631000 mi | Crankcase ventilation valve | ||
| Audi Q5 in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Apr 201316000 mi | Clip that held the sun visor broke off. $55 for that small cheap piece of plastic if it were to break out of warranty. Dealer replaced it free this time. | ||
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201750000 mi | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Recall for airbag | ||
| Jun 202291000 miUS $500 | Windshield washer pump leaking and replaced | ||
| Audi Q5 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 201116000 mi | To have camera chip installed. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Oregon, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201636400 mi | Rear hatch making noise, sunroof track making noise, repaired broken sun visor clips | ||
| Nov 201641700 mi | They replaced the MMI system due to issues. It would blast static sound from the left rear speaker while the system would be non-responsive. | ||
| Mar 201860000 miUS $300 | Front headlight bulb | ||
| Jun 201864000 mi | Emissions warranty activated to clean out engine | ||
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Aug 201428000 mi | Exterior paint was peeling on front grille | ||
| Audi Q5 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201520000 mi | Sunroof rattle came back after 2nd lube fix, they ended up replacing sunroof frame under warranty | ||
| Audi Q5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201446300 mi | Front grill insert has been replaced (3) times due to paint peeling. It will go back in two weeks for replacement #4 | ||
| Dec 201459000 mi | Windshield washer tank level sensor | ||
| Feb 201562100 mi | Fuel tank vapor canister solenoid valve failure caused check-engine light | ||
| Oct 2017101000 miUS $165 | Headlight ballast | ||
| Dec 2017102000 mi | Emissions system. Check engine light came on. Did not notice any change in performance. Took vehicle to dealership where they determined the problem was carbon buildup in the secondary air injection system. Audi extended the warranty to cover this issue. | ||
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201671000 miUS $450 | Recall for fuel flange and cleaning engine parts | ||
| Audi Q5 in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20121300 mi | There was a "plinking" sound in the driver side, front wheel well when I hit a moderate bump (train track/elevated manhole/brick road). The problem was corrected. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Georgia, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Feb 20125000 mi | MMI. Needed to be reset. Radio had loud hum. No problems since | ||
| Apr 201315700 mi | Bad Cam Filter Sensor part had to be ordered | ||
| Dec 201542000 mi | MMI quit, brought to dealer. They could not duplicate problem. But update software. Working now. Then had 45k prepaid done on t. | ||
2012 Audi Q5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Sweden Nov 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 201424800 mi | Hybrid system failing, they will replace the big battery. | ||
| Feb 201531000 mi | leeking coolant near the electronic box | ||
| Jan 2016$2000 | Warning light for seatbelt never turned off when used seatbelt | ||
| Sep 201650840 mi$3500 | oil distributor cap broken | ||
| Dec 201655180 mi | PDC control unit required replacement | ||
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