2012 Audi A5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
27.3
Severity index
Severity index 27.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 50.0% |
| ENGINE | 7 | 31.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 9.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 9.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 4.5% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 4.5% |
| GASOLINE | 1 | 4.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 11 of 22 complaints (50.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.