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2012 Audi Q5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,695

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2018635 · manufacturer campaign 20BJ

19 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2007–2012 · Q7 2009–2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles with a cracked (but not leaking) fuel pump flange were repaired with butyl tape only under a previous recall (please see Transport Canada Recall 2016-443 / Audi campaign 20W9). This is because replacement fuel pump flanges were not available at the time of repair (the butyl tape was used an interim repair). If the fuel pump flange is not replaced, a fuel leak could still occur. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace fuel pump flange and reapply the protective butyl tape.

113 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018059 · manufacturer campaign 69R6

30 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: A3 2006–2013 · A4 2007–2009 · A5 2010–2012 · Q5 2009–2012 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: For the Audi A4, S4, A5 and S5 models, this campaign only affects the Cabriolet versions of these models. Also to Note: This recall supersedes the Audi brand vehicles subject to recall 2016-064 (Audi Recall 69N1) and 2016-065 (69N2). Audi brand vehicles completed under the previous 2016-064 and 2016-065 recalls require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts.

26,340 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017003 · manufacturer campaign 69P1

4 January 2017

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2011–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if the water drainage system of the panoramic sunroof becomes damaged or impaired (such as during a repair), water could enter the side head curtain airbag canister. Due to a foam that is touching the airbag inflator, moisture could cause corrosion on the airbag inflator over time. If this happens, the airbag canister could be weakened. This could cause the airbag canister to fracture without airbag deployment and allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the vehicle for evidence of water ingress, examine the drainage system, disassemble the headliner and trim, remove foam and inspect the side head curtain airbag canister for relevant corrosion. In cases where light surface corrosion is found, a wax will be applied to the inflator. In cases of more than light surface corrosion, the inflator will be replaced after a robustness check.

36,349 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2016443 · manufacturer campaign 20W9

9 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2009–2012 · Q7 2007–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced.

20,109 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016064 · manufacturer campaign 69M9 / 69N1

9 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: A5 2010–2012 · Q5 2009–2012 · S5 2010–2012 · CC 2009–2014 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This campaign only affects the Audi A5 and Audi S5 Cabriolet models.

64,660 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2012190 · manufacturer campaign 60B2/L3

27 June 2012

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front sunroof may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail during very cold weather conditions. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while the vehicle is in motion, could cause driver distraction, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, broken glass inside the vehicle poses a risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front sunroof glass panel.

1,793 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 72% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
246 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Audi Q5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2012 Audi Q5. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Audi Q5 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Audi Q5 at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 246 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Audi Q5 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,695 in fuel, producing roughly 4,016 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.