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2012 Audi S5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Audi S5.

1
recalls
10
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Audi S5 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail

NHTSA campaign 15V019000 · reported January 20, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 26,008 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 25, 2022 · Air bags

I am affected by recall 69R6 for this vehicle. I moved to Germany in 2012 and took my car with me. Audi in Germany refused to honor the recall claiming that it is not applicable to Germany due to different "climate conditions". What can I do (other than shipping the car back to the US) ? Thanks

Mar 22, 2021 · Electrical system · 40,000 miles

THE CAR'S BACKUP CAMERA FEED HAS A LOT OF ISSUES FOR MANY OWNERS, MYSELF INCLUDED. THERE IS A PROBABLY 10% CHANCE OF THE BACKUP CAMERA NOT TURNING ON WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR EACH TIME. LOTS OF OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES ON THE A5/S5/RS5 PLATFORM FROM SIMILAR YEARS. IF YOU GOOGLE THE FOLLOWING…

Jun 24, 2020 · Power train · 76,456 miles

I GET THE GEARBOX MALFUNCTION AND TPMS LIGHT FLASHING AND THE CAR JERKS AND STUTTERS ESPECIALLY FROM START AND COMING TO A STOP. WHEN STOPPING, IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. RAN THE CODES AND IT IS A MECHATRONIC MALFUNCTION/FAILURE.

Nov 1, 2017 · Air bags · 70,000 miles

FT. COLLINS DEALER SAYS REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS NOT AVAILABLE

Aug 1, 2017 · Air bags

TAKATA RECALL.SAFETY RECALL 69N2. I CONTINUE TO GET DEFECT NOTICES FROM AUDI BUT NO ONE AT AUDI HAS ANY IDEA WHEN THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE REPAIR PARTS BE AVAILABLE IS MY QUESTION?

S5 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 02000
2011 1800
2012 11000
2013 01600
2014 0600
2015 0200

Across all years, the 2018 S5 has the most complaints (26). All Audi S5 years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Audi S5, the most recent reported on January 20, 2015 (Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi S5?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2012 Audi S5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 25, 2022.