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2012 Audi A5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 30, 201818V082000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V082000
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| Feb 10, 201616V078000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V078000
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Owner complaints by component36
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 24 | 67 |
| Engine | 8 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A5, A5 Cabriolet.
Latest reports
- 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 .”
- 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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
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2012 Audi A5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Audi A5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Audi A5. The most recent, 18V082000 (reported January 30, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2012 Audi A5 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Audi A5?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Audi A5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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