2012 Audi Q5 Service and Repair Manual

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2012 Audi Q5 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Trendy Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Elite Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.2L 3197CC 195Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2967CC 181Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Audi Q5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #12V29900028/06/2012Component: 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 SUS

Consequence

SHOULD THE SUNROOF’S GLASS BREAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, THE FALLING GLASS COULD CUT AND INJURE

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUNROOF GLASS PANEL, FREE OF CHARG

NHTSA #18V81800019/11/2018Component: 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 re

Consequence

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape,

NHTSA #16V66000013/09/2016Component: 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 v

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked

NHTSA #16V07800010/02/2016Component: 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-

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free

NHTSA #17V00100003/01/2017Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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 inf

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as

TSB #11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB #11032131

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

TSB #11031064

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

TSB #11031051

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

TSB #11030985

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB #11030984

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB #11030983

This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.

TSB #11030980

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1261 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20240430Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

I had an accident on 4/15/2024. I blacked out and ran into an oak tree but none of my airbags deployed.

20180124Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE DRIVER BECAME DISTRACTED AND CRASHED ONTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS F

20180111Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

WAS PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK (SLOWING DOWN, STEPPING ON BRAKE) WHEN CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. I PRESSED HARD ON THE ON BRAKE, IT WOULD NOT STOP. IT WAS BUCKING LIKE

20250417Component: ENGINE2 injured

ON [XXX] AT [XXX], AT MY HOME, I PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN MY 2012 AUDI 2012 Q5, I DROVE THREE HOUSES DOWN, AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING SHATTERED GLASS ON MYSELF, MY THEN [XXX] SON, AND INTO THE

20250417Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 injured

ON [XXX] AT [XXX], AT MY HOME, I PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN MY 2012 AUDI 2012 Q5, I DROVE THREE HOUSES DOWN, AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING SHATTERED GLASS ON MYSELF, MY THEN [XXX] SON, AND INTO THE

Showing the 5 most serious of 203 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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