2012 Audi Q5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Audi Q5, 2% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,125 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The distance between the accelerator and brake peddle is inadequate and on multiple instances my foot has gotten stuck. It has gotten stuck while accelerating and also when going to move my foot off the accelerator and onto the brake peddle.”
NHTSA complaint #10500869, filed 2013-02, 250 miles“When I replaced the front brake rotor and pad, I found the lower caliper guide pin bushing was stuck. It stuck so badly and took a lot of hammering to get it out. The bushing was heavily rusted. Since the caliper will not move with a stuck bushing, the outside pads will not fully engage with the rotor to provide adequate braking force. Noticed the inner pad is almost gone while the outer pads still have 5mm left. The bushing is such a small yet safety critical part, should be made of stainless steel. Audi charges more than $40 for spare, with that price, one would expect better quality. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221941, filed 2019-06, 78,000 miles“Break make loud squeal sound at low speed. I replaced with rotor and pads but the noise came back a few months later. Tried to work with Audi to let them pay for another set of rotor and pads, but they refused. Audi does not consider this is a safety issue, and no solution at this point. However, my wife complained that the noise is changing her driving behavior, as she tends to break less or at the last second in order to lower the noise. At first I don't believe it, but I drove her car one day and quickly adapted to it as the noise is so bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10825475, filed 2016-02Related service bulletins
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036914Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11009356Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 24% |
| 2024 | 5 | 25% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 8 | 15% |
| 2018 | 22 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q5
85 complaintsEngine
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 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.
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