Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 2012 Audi S5
Car battery replacement for the 2012 Audi S5: 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
- 11.8 to 13.9 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 S5 for car battery replacement
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Audi S5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 20 |
| 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$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,130 | $4,270 | $4,866 |
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 S5
- NHTSA lists 3 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 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (8), electrical system (1) and power train (1). 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,... |
| 15V019000 | 2015-01-20 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement: how we help
Car battery replacement for the 2012 Audi S5: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged drives through a 7-speed automatic.
The steps
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Your rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Car care, briefly
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Ready when you are
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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.
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