2012 Audi Q5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 51%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Audi Q5, 51% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata inflators. I have been waiting for over 6 months for my vehicle to be fixed from the takata airbag issue. I was told again 4/17/2018 that the parts are not available. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle and want Audi to pay for a loaner vehicle until the parts are replaced and the vehicle is safe to drive. Please let me know what we can do to get these parts in and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11088621, filed 2018-04, 72,000 miles“Takata recall head curtain bag recall fuel pump flange recall I've had no accident or malfunction as yet, but want the products to be replaced in my vehicle as soon as possible. I've contacted the dealership and in the last 6 months they have not been able to schedule any time for the recommended repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10955252, filed 2017-02, 50,000 miles“Takata recall - we are first-time parents and had infant twin boys. We had bought this car for more room and safety and then the recall happened. We asked our dealer repeatedly for a fix and even contacted Audi USA but they told us there was nothing they could do. We had friends and relatives with other car brands whose dealers gave them loaners or rental cars but Audi offered us nothing. Ultimately, we traded in the car because we were so worried.”
NHTSA complaint #11041036, filed 2017-10, 35,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle on september 1st 2016. When I found out it has airbag problems I went back to the dealer and told them that Audi did not have remedy to fix the airbags on october 2016. I had an open heart surgery in 2013 and driving in the vehicle with defected airbags was not an option. I traded this vehicle at the same dealership and lost my trade in value of $9000.someone has to be responsible for this and I think if dealership cannot recoup my loss of $9000, than Audi should reimburse me for my loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047474, filed 2017-11, 60,000 miles“Takata recall why is the remedy for the driver airbag inflator not yet available? The recall date is a full 6 months old. This is preposterous when Audi and takata know the fix involves the installation of a new inflator...we have no incident (death or injury) to report at this time. How many deaths are needed to force the hand of takata and/or Audi?”
NHTSA complaint #10897873, filed 2016-08, 53,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, A3 2006–2013, A4 Cabriolet 2007–2009 +4 more
- 17V001000Jan 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the…Covers: Audi Q5 2011–2017
- 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030980Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 10233620Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
- 10232111Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
- 10232062Feb 10, 2023Takata recall and 3G turndown
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 85 | 51% |
| 2011 | 67 | 47% |
| 2010 | 50 | 50% |
| 2009 | 16 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q5
47 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi Q5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology