2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,270 miles

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2012 Audi Q5 engine problems

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2012 Audi Q5 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #40

Dec 032022

Q5

  • 104,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #39

Feb 102023

Q5

  • miles
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.

- Tioga , TX, USA

problem #38

Nov 242022

Q5

  • miles
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

- Lawrenceville , GA, USA

problem #37

Mar 272022

Q5

  • 130,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started violently shaking. The contact stated that the Electronic Power Control (ECP) and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle started losing motive power and was pulled over out of the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer where it remained. The vehicle diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,700.

- Purlear, NC, USA

problem #36

Nov 092021

Q5

  • miles
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

- Lewiston, ID, USA

problem #35

Jul 012021

Q5

  • miles
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.

- Michigan City, IN, USA

problem #34

May 012021

Q5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #33

Jul 232018

Q5

  • miles
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?

- Hurst, TX, USA

problem #32

May 312021

Q5

  • miles
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.

- Duxbury, VT, USA

problem #31

May 262021

Q5

  • 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.

- Surfside Beach, SC, USA

problem #30

Dec 012020

Q5

  • 68,276 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #29

Jul 202020

Q5

  • 119,000 miles
Heavy oil consumption and leaks into gas, ignition and other areas

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #28

Nov 252020

Q5

  • 75,000 miles
Engine misfire due to timing chain tensioning system fail.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #27

Oct 272020

Q5

  • 103,935 miles
Audi Q5 tfsi 2.0T engine upper timing cover oil leak, causes water pump to leak over and over again. Until you fix the oil leak, you cannot fix the water pump leaking.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #26

Oct 012019

Q5

  • miles
Class action law suit for Audi usa for excessive oil consumption in models up to 2011, has not fixed the issue becasue alot of people claim the same issue with Audi including my 2012 Audi Q5. More than 1 qt of oil every 200 miles is alot and this seems to be a issue with Audi, I have had mu engine check by more than one shop, had a skoke test and oil consumption test done on it and the oil is burning excessively with no resolutions.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #25

Aug 012020

Q5

  • 80,400 miles
Im loosing a liter of oil every 200-500 miles and tyranny feels like it slips a little but the oil consumption is why im writing this I bought my 2012 Audi Q5 premium sport edition with a 2.0 turbo with 80,000 miles and was not told about the oil consumption!!

- Middleborough, MA, USA

problem #24

Dec 102020

Q5

  • 89,035 miles
Car burning excessive oil. The oil light comes on all the time. Oil consumption is not normail. I have to add oil every 1000 miles. From what I hear from other Audi owners to repair the engine it will cost around $6,000. The pistons and rings are defective and since there are soooo many complaints, Audi should recall this issue and fix it for all affected vehicles.

- Oakland Gdns, NY, USA

problem #23

Apr 152020

Q5

  • 105,000 miles
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.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #22

Apr 102020

Q5 4-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
Engine dies with out notice while in motion.receiving warning not to exceed 4000rpms, low oil pressure warning with flashing epc.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #21

May 102018

Q5

  • 72,000 miles
I noticed my oil light coming on frequently and Audi told me that they thought it was a faulty hood latch sensor. After about 6 months I ended up paying to replace the hood latch only to find out a month later that my oil light came back on so they told me just add oil. After another year they amount of oil has increased rapidly and I'm currently at 79,600 miles. I found out there was a class action lawsuit on my car up to year 2011 on this exact issue. Problem is I have a 2012 that was ordered in 2011 and I have the same engine model caeb has the others. I fill up 1 quart every time I fill my tank. Audi told me it was okay to keep filling with oil and it wouldn't be any damage, when I found out it does cause damage. There is no oil leaking from the bottom, so it is scoring in my piston rings.

- Sanford, NC, USA

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