2012 Audi Q5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 14%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Audi Q5, 14% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,200 miles. 2 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.
“Im loosing a liter of oil every 200-500 miles and tyranny feels like it slips a little but the oil consumption is why im writing this I bought my 2012 Audi Q5 premium sport edition with a 2.0 turbo with 80,000 miles and was not told about the oil consumption!!”
NHTSA complaint #11385244, filed 2020-12, 80,400 miles“I have code po299 turbocharger/supercharger a underboost condition. I was under warranty in 2016 to have my pistons and rings replaced because the oil consumpion was very high, now I'm burning more oil and I changed the diverter valve I'm still coming up with p0299 code and need to replace my turbo after 60k miles from the piston and rings replacement...I think this all has to be part of the same problem and Audi should repair it for free.”
NHTSA complaint #11339525, filed 2020-07, 93,000 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“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“Drive 2012 Audi Q5 2.0t premium plus. I was driving back home and malfunction indicator light (mil) showed up. The engine is making whistling sound. I took my car to Audi dealership and they informed me that the high pressure fuel pump and some other parts would need replacement. I got a letter from Audi about warranty extension for fuel injector to 120k miles. As per the dealership, this is a different issue. When researched online, this is a very known issue and alot of Audi 2.0t engines have come up with this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780842, filed 2015-10, 53,950 milesRelated recalls
- 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Q7 2007–2012
- 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline…Covers: Audi Q5 2009–2012, Q7 2007–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11026295Nov 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, DTC P310B00 in ECM; Vapor pocket formation in fuel system.
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 17% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 12 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 14% |
| 2011 | 32 | 22% |
| 2010 | 32 | 32% |
| 2009 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q5
85 complaintsEngine
47 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 29, 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