Representative photoTowing for a 2012 Audi Q5
Towing 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 towing
- 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.
Towing for the 2012 Audi Q5
Your 2012 Audi Q5 needs a tow? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your Q5 and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, with all-wheel drive.
What we arrange
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Between shop visits
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
What to ask
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. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Ready when you are
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request towing
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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