general problems of the 2012 Audi Q5

• excessive oil consumption • engine knocking • illumination of the check engine light, possibly for cylinder misfire • engine stalling- • the pistons unexpectedly fail, drivers may also experience a sudden loss of engine power while operating their vehicles. This can pose a safety risk as it may become difficult for drivers to brake, accelerate or control the steering wheel. Drivers are believed to have experienced problems with the pistons well before they should, with some seeing engine failure before the 75,000- mile mark. Audi vehicles burning too much oil a number of Audi drivers have posted complaints online that their Q5 vehicles are burning more oil than they should, an issue attorneys suspect could be related to a defect in the pistons. A sample of these complaints can be found below [sic throughout, emphasis ours]: my Audi Q5 2012, like all suffers from excessive mass oil consumption. A dealer did the oil consumption test and said the piston and rings need to be replaced. I ve already spent over $1k on crankshaft repairs etc. Will aoa to pay for new piston and rings? its a $6k repair that I am unwilling to pay because it should not be going through this crap for such an expensive car. ” this "benefit" likely won't me customers due to the age of the vehicles and they don’t seem to care. Not to mention owners will still be stuck with paying a percentage for repairs. I bought a 2012 Audi Q5 in in 2015…for the first 20,000 miles of owning this car, it was my dream car and was all I had hoped for. Then, the check engine and oil light game started. At first, adding oil meant that it would it go another 1500-2000 miles without issue. Then, around 75k, it went to 500 to 750 miles. Once it hit 95k, it dropped to every 400 to 600 miles that it needed oil. I am at 118k and desperately want to dump this lemon. Unfortunately, I have payments on this garbage car. I've spoken with a local mechanic about it and he says the fix is replacing the engine.

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. The contact purchased the vehicle at an auction, and while leaving the auction site and driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact jumped-started the vehicle, and after entering the freeway, the vehicle vibrated and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure persisted until the contact arrived at the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle remained unrepaired for several days. The contact went to pick up the vehicle, and the independent mechanic stated that the vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that a week later, while diving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the spark plugs had failed and caused the engine to fail. The contact stated that the independent mechanic had replaced the spark plugs and that the vehicle had been repaired. The contact was unsure if the spark plugs had been replaced. The independent mechanic refused to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

2012 Audi Q5 2. 0 engine failure 72,000 miles the dealership performed a tear down of my engine and had an inspector from Audi care come to inspect the damaged engine. It was determined the tensioner /timing chain caused the engine failure. Prior to the inspection, I did research and informed the service manager at the dealership that there was a known issue regarding this exact problem. He said he would have to perform the tear down to determine the cause. He contacted me to confirm it was indeed the cause. Now after more research, I saw there was a class action lawsuit regarding this exact issue. It was settled in 20/& or 2019 , I believe I bought my car in 2020, from an Audi dealership. Who I now assume should have been aware of this known issue and class action settlement. I would like to report this past known issue to the ntsba. I am being told I will have to pay a large amount of money after my extended warranty will only cover a portion of the repair. This was a known problem which could have put me in danger of the engine seizing will operating the vehicle.

I have maintained the car well returning to Audi dealerships for all servicing. I’m able to pull into any Audi dealership to top off my oil due to a known issue with excessive oil consumption for Q5s. At 108,000 miles, the consumption is progressively worsening requiring 1 quart of oil every 500 miles. There’s no oil drippings on my garage floor.

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection intake valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The oil warning light, the eps warning light, tipm warning, and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel intake valve and the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

The vehicle Q5 takes about 2 quarts of oil every 400-500 miles. There are no oil leaks . It’s at 117,000 miles. Don’t know what to do . Vehicle runs great but the oil sign comes on every 500 miles.

I have a one family, mother-in-law former owner 2012 Audi Q5 2. 0t and unfortunately like others have the issue of excessive oil consumption. This started at about 75,000 miles and now at 79,000 miles it is using about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. Of course dealers have their talking points saying this is normal. No, excessive oil consumption is not normal! too bad Audi is not doing anything about this known problem. Naa (never again Audi).

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Audi Q5 2. 0 4-dr auto quattro. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle started violently shaking. The contact stated that the vehicles ecp, and check engine light was illuminated at the time of failure. The contact stated that at the time her vehicle was loosing power, she was able to safely pull off of the road way. The contact stated that she then had her vehicle towed to the dealer where it remains. The contact stated that the dealer diagnosed her vehicle, and advised that she replace the engine. The contact stated that she has not contacted the manufacturer at the time. The failure mileage was 130,700.

December 17, 2024 2012 Q5 Audi complaint- purchased at steve white greenville, s. C VIN# [xxx] dear Audi leaders, (and michele) thanks for replying to my request and your (brief) follow-up. I know selling cars is your main concern. I learned through years of working for tech companies such as oracle and hp that it cost a significant more to get a new customer than to retain an old one. I expected at the very least was to lob a phone call to me, instead of pretending to- even more humiliating. The Audi Q5 was the biggest, most dangerous and worst purchase I’ve ever made. It is also the most expensive car I’ve ever maintained. I didn’t realize how many people literally got “burned” on this engine debacle that Audi created. Audi dealerships around the globe forced loyal customer who purchased this vehicle to jump through hoops to prove a very apparent engine flaw. It was like watching the hindenburg crash, but in slow motion. Upon further research, the level of owners problems varied by engine; some were perfectly fine but most were faced with a ticking time-bomb. Audi seemed to take no blame, instead profiting on an “oil program”, expensive for the consumer and also time consuming, to solve the issue. As time has a way of flushing out the truth, a class action lawsuit quietly arose was settled in 2014. Audi shamelessly offered to cover 40% on certain cars-soon having a class action lawsuit on their hands. At that time, my Q5 had 99,000 miles on it. Because of Audi’s foot-dragging, my Q5 was too old to fix which seemed a little too well orchestrated and that is wrong. Currently, my vehicle is worth nothing and I feel 100% that it was intentionally motivated. I now have a hunk of metal that Audi refuses to fix which is not only frustrating- but is a danger to me and cars around me- it is unsafe. I was going to give it to my [xxx] daughter, but after having it looked over, it was too dangerous-at best. I was never notified by Audi when the recall was ann information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act.

The vehicle is needing about 2qts every 2-3 days. Every once in a while I can feel it slip. I just bought this vehicle in October 2021. There are absolutely no leaks. It's a safety hazard because if it loses enough oil when I am driving, the car can and will die in the middle of the road. This vehicle is what I use to haul my 2 year old daughter in. Yes the vehicle can be inspected. The vehicle was bought at cooks car sales. Lewiston, idaho 83501.

Excessive oil usage, oil light coming on every 2-3 days about every 100 miles driven or less. I take it to my same mechanic shop always, this is a major issue with the turbo using excessive engine oil consumptions. It's not leaking, it's a very well known defective issue with these 2012 Audi Q5 2. 0 turbo awd. Massive gas usage but the major oil issue needs to be recalled because this will cost thousands upon thousands of dollars we shouldn't have to pay out of pocket considering this is a Audi defect. This issue will end up causing major engine failure if not recalled costing thousands of dollars for a engine replacement.

Excessive oil consumption. Needs 1 quart of oil per tank of gas, more often with city driving. Issues most likely with original rings and pistons. Repair likely $6000. Oil consumption not disclosed as a problem when I bought the car 4000 miles ago. Currently 106,000 miles.

Extreme oil consumption (burning 2+ quarts in less than 500 miles); cutting off while idling. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. If this is a leak, it could possibly catch on fire while my child is driving to school, or it could cut off while driving causing a bad accident. Yes it has been confirmed by a repair facility. Check/add oil indicator; check engine light; emits black smoke from rear. Issues appeared 2 days after purchasing the car.

Needing to put oil in engine at an increasing rate. Low oil light comes on every 3 days now as this has been going on over a year. Engine timing chain then jumped and caused engine failure. Replaced with a used engine and the same problems have begun again.

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle using the push to start button, the vehicle failed to start-up. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Audi south coast (1425 auto mall dr, santa ana, CA 92705, (657) 213-3961) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the starter and the engine control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was no repaired a second time. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,276.

Engine misfire due to timing chain tensioning system fail.

With 100,000 miles the vehicle started using oil quickly. Overtime after oil changes had to consistently add 1 liter every two weeks. Without notice vehicle completely failed and wouldn't turn over. Everything lights up and works on the inside but the engine won't turn over which is the same problem as 2011 recall. This causes me to have a non working vehicle and still having payments. When asked about repairing was told I need a whole new motor at a minimum of $8,000.

Engine dies with out notice while in motion . Receiving warning not to exceed 4000rpms ,low oil pressure warning with flashing epc.

My car was purchased on July 20th 2019, with 105k miles. . . I am having to add oil every 400-100 miles. . . I am also beginning to see random alerts and cannot seem to rest them when no defects are found. This is very frustrating and causing major confusion and concerns.

Low oil pressure reading metal fragments in engine cause engine to fail.

Vehicle was in motion on a highway and experienced problems with the turbo underboosting. Error code was p0299 negative pressure deviation, turbocharged excessive wastegate play occurred on Audi with 68k. Requires a new turbo charger to fix.

Timing chain jumped at 63,000 miles. And vehicle also needed cylinder head replacement.

Oil consumption is getting worse and worse. Currently, I am adding a quart of oil every 3 days in between regular oil changes. This is a real issue. I just spent 5,000 dollars approx. On a tune up at a foreign car body shop but they could not repair the oil issue. This is now a known issue with Audis. What can be done to help this issue?.

I drove my car to work, parked in the garage, picked up the car, the garage attendant brought it to me and turned off the ignition. The car was in park when I tried to start the car, but it would not turn over and ultimately the engine never started again. I had it towed to Audi manhattan the next morning. The car has not worked since. It will be a week this coming Friday, August 4, 2017.

While driving car, the engine light came on, there was no noise or indication of a failure. The car did seem a little low on power. Took the car to the deal where the diagnosed that the turbo charger failed after only 45,371 miles. With the vehicle having averaged less than 10,000 miles driven per year, the failure is not from excessive wear or use.

Entering my garage, about halfway in the car suddenly accelerated forward; I had my foot on the brake while entering and immediately pushed down hard, the car skidded and stopped; I immediately put the car in neutral and the engine revved up to between 4000 and 5000 rpms, and then quickly dropped back to normal idle. Just before reaching the house and the garage incident, the car momentarily speeded up and then came back to normal speed. I was going about 15 mph and it all happened so suddenly I didn't realize what had happened. It wasn't until the garage incident that I realized what had happened out on the street.