2012 Audi Q5 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Audi Q5, 3% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“I was driving at highway speed (~65 MPH) today when traffic quickly came to a stop and I brake fairly hard. About when the car came to a stop, a TPMS malfunction (tire pressure monitoring system) error message came on the dash and the car could no longer accelerate, as the engine was disconnected from the transmission. The gear shift lever was in drive , but the engine was free-revving as if the transmission was in neutral . I shifted to s (sport) mode - no change. I shifted to park and then back to drive - no change. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837642, filed 2016-02, 105,000 miles“My vehicle is equipped with optional keyless entry/operation called Audi advanced key. I drove the vehicle using the keyless feature for approximately 15-20 minutes to pick up child from school. The key was in my purse and placed in the front passenger side seat. Upon returning home, the car was parked in its usual outside parking spot. I placed the vehicle in park, turned off the vehicle and unlocked all doors using the button on the driver side door (all doors are set to automatically lock upon driving the vehicle above 5mph). …”
NHTSA complaint #10661191, filed 2014-11, 43,300 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the change key battery warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle would not restart while the key was in the ignition; however, it restarted when the key fob was pressed. The failure only occurred once. The dealer stated that this type of failure occurred when the battery inside the key fob was not charged. The key fob was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10629317, filed 2014-08, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11034634Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11029370Feb 17, 2026This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11028448Jan 21, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- 11028397Jan 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 46% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 7 | 32% |
| 2021 | 27 | 36% |
| 2020 | 8 | 32% |
| 2019 | 13 | 25% |
| 2018 | 74 | 36% |
| 2017 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 7% |
| 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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