2012 Audi S5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Audi S5; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel rail. Owners filed 10 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints10

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel railCampaign 15V019000 · 20 Jan 2015

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

What owners complain about

Share of the 10 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags8 · 80%

Power train1 · 10%

Electrical system1 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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20221

From owner complaints

Takata recall.safety recall 69n2. I continue to get defect notices from audi but no one at audi has any idea when the replacement or repair parts will be available. When and where will the repair parts be available is my question?
Air bags · Jan 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi s5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.…
Air bags · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I get the gearbox malfunction and tpms light flashing and the car jerks and stutters especially from start and coming to a stop. When stopping, it feels like someone hit you from behind. Ran the codes and it is a mechatronic malfunction/failure. *tr
Power train · Jun 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

I am affected by recall 69R6 for this vehicle. I moved to Germany in 2012 and took my car with me. Audi in Germany refused to honor the recall claiming that it is not applicable to Germany due to different "climate conditions". What can I do (other than shipping the car back to the US) ? Thanks
Air bags · May 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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