Car diagnostics for a 2012 Audi Q5
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Audi Q5: 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
- 10.5 to 11.9 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

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 Q5 for car diagnostics
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Audi Q5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $4,166 |
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 Q5
- NHTSA lists 6 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 168 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (85), engine (47) and fuel/propulsion system (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V818000 | 2018-11-19 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became... |
| 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... |
| 17V001000 | 2017-01-03 | air bags:side/window | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and... |
| 16V660000 | 2016-09-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| 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,... |
| 12V299000 | 2012-06-28 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUDI Q5 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 21, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT SUNROOF GLASS PANEL THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER/TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Audi Q5: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 2012 Audi Q5, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Q5
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with an 8-speed automatic, drives it.
Who does what
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A rental while you wait
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
What to ask
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Want a price?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request car diagnostics
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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