Car battery replacement for a 2012 Audi A5
Car battery replacement for the 2012 Audi A5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Audi A5 for car battery replacement
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Audi A5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,290 | $3,326 | $3,430 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Audi A5
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (24), engine (8) and electrical system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V082000 | 2018-01-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the... |
| 16V078000 | 2016-02-10 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement for the 2012 Audi A5
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For battery service on the 2012 Audi A5, we connect you with a trusted shop. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
About your A5
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your A5, have it ready for the shop. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Car care, briefly
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Your move
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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