2012 Audi S5
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
8 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.
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Ft. Collins dealer says replacement airbags not available
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Takata recall. Driver frontal airbag inflator could potentially rupture. Repeated call and inquiries to Audi dealer about remedy with no timetable provided.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-29
Tikata airbag recall Audi sent a recall letter several months ago (04/2016) but still has not developed a solution for the airbag issue. Is it safe to drive our car?
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-20
Power train
1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-24
Electrical system
1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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The car's backup camera feed has a lot of issues for many owners, myself included. There is a probably 10% chance of the backup camera not turning on when I first start the car each time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-22
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-03-17Fuel system, gasoline15V019000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Audi S5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Audi S5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi S5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Audi S5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.