Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 23 -27 HWY
Horsepower
211 -270
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shirley f
Very comfortable to drive. Acceleration reacts quickly.
I love this vehicle. I feel safe and it's very comfortable to drive. It's a good size. Not too big and not too small. Perfect family car.
accountCircle Steve H
It is an awesome vehicle which is worth every penny!
I love the way this suv handles like a sports car. I love the comfort of the interior for me and my passengers. I love the acceleration of my big engine which was an upgrade.
accountCircle Aly T
I love the comfort of my Audi q5.
I love my car. It is very comfortable to drive. The seats are comfortable. It is spacious inside. I like the way it drives, it is smooth and quiet. The only thing I wish there was a little more console space to put items such as phone, chargers, sunglasses etc.
accountCircle Ryan T
The car is grey and is a SUV.
My vehicle drives very smoothly. The performance is great. It does have cold start problems. I feel very safe in the vehicle since there are surrounding airbags. The comfort is great I can drive it anywhere and still feel comfortable. I would recommend an Audi q5 to a new driver because of its safety features.
accountCircle Rebecca F
Comfortable and reliable vehicle
Very reliable and comfortable vehicle. I enjoy driving it long distances and the leather seats are very comfortable and easy to adjust. The controls are easy to navigate. The only issue I have is that you can't play music through the Bluetooth but the phone does connect for phone calls.
accountCircle Keith T
Cool car to drive. Fun. Expensive. Dependable. Good gas mileage.
Dependable but costs a lot when it needs repairs. Fun to drive. Looks cool. Gets reasonably good gas mileage.
accountCircle Layla M
Q5 - best decision I have ever made.
Purchasing an Audi was one of the best decisions I made! I have had the car for almost 7 years and have loved every minute of it. Comfortable, reliable and most importantly affordable. I am able to fit two car seats in the backseat and kids are very comfortable. It is the perfect size for all of us! The trunk space is great also and seats fold down for even more space if needed. My next car will definitely be an Audi again.
accountCircle Mashan Y
Amazing engine which give you security while driving.
My vehicle is very good and run well. Since I had it I haven't gone to a mechanic for any big issues. I have up to 100 thousand miles but it is still running like the same day so had it. It is very welcome in any weather specially during the winter time. You do not have worry about the know on the road. The car it is just fantastic.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carol
Poor reliability
I have a 2012 Audi Q5 love everything about it except it’s not a reliable SUV. Started using oil. Check engine light came on At 106,000. Diagnosed with turbo booster. A fix of about $4,000⬆️Nope not going to buy another Audi no matter how much I love Diving it
accountCircle Joe
Avoid at all cost!
I'm a technician for over 15 years and I've worked on my fair share of Audi cars. From my experience, Audi cars are not the most reliable cars out there. Actually far from it. I've had customers complain about the problems that come with these cars and that they would never buy another Audi again.
accountCircle Rebec M
It can hold a lot. It is reliable.
It has great mileage. It has great seats. It can go extremely fast. It does not rust easily. It goes well with dogs.
accountCircle Brooke H
Love the screen over the sunroof area blocks out heat and sun.
Great SUV, reliable, small if you have children, no music connection from phone to car. If keys fob is inserted trouble taking it out at times. Gas is premium, love the rubber floor mats so easy to clean. Easy car to travel in. Have a mastiff dog and he fits right in the back. Needs lumbar support in my as an option on passenger side.
accountCircle Amy S
Where? The dashboard does not correspond with the control buttons.
As a tall woman I would prefer more room in the driver's seat. I would even go add fat add saying the vehicle is simply not roomy enough to accommodate my three grandchildren, the dogs and space for the groceries. Not comfortably. Mileage is closer to good than fair. Drive is smooth and easy. More than likely would not purchase this make and/or model.

Audi Q5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.0T Premium
211 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Premium Plus
211 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Premium Plus
270 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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3.2L Prestige
270 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Audi Q5 Owner Reviews

4.50
72 Reviews
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jazzmin D on April 24, 2021
Great drive. Terrible life cycle one parts.
The overall ride, and drive if the car it great. Only downside of owning the 2012 version of the Audi q5 is all of the parts under the hood are plastic. Which causes additional maintenance since the life on the parts are short lived. There have also been several recalls but the dealer has replaced them with no issue or cost to me.
accountCircle Natalie B on April 13, 2021
Can connect Spotify with aftermarket Bluetooth accessory.
Comfortable seats, nice trim, rides well not too smooth, nice resistance on the steering wheel, fast, quiet ride but not too quiet, connects with Bluetooth accessory for Spotify use, reliable, automatic seats, heated front seats, ac works well, nice ride.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Lou R.

I like how it rides and is very easy to take care of it. I like all the bells and whistles it brings to the table. The gas mileage is good as well. I also like the way it handles on the highway as it is a nice drive. The color is very nice too.

likeFilled Maria G.

Easy to drive smooth, a lot of different thing to play around like ac, radio, speed control, speaker, sunroof, love the color and interior, seat set up for 2 door opener for garage. Radio setting, contraction to internet.

likeFilled Tara A.

Great get up and go, great quality and fitment, comfortable, great sound system, dependable. Great value, nice colors for exterior and interior. Great all wheel drive system which makes it better traction in the rain.

likeFilled Tate R.

It is modern and the technology is easy to use. I can use Bluetooth, a CD, or an SD card to play music in addition to the radio. There are also heated seats in the front which is not very nice during the winter. It is very roomy and comfortable.

likeFilled Brittney M.

It is comfortable for both the driver and the passengers. It is well designed on the interior. The exterior is sleek and distinctive, making it easy to find in a parking lot. It runs well with only minimal maintenance need to keep it in top performance. And it get pretty decent gas mileage for a non hybrid SUV.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Lou R.

The vehicle has a very small cargo space to carry even two sets of golf clubs is a challenge. I cannot figure out why it burns so much oil. I had an oil change at the dealer and some three days later the oil light goes on that I was low on oil.

dislikeFilled Maria G.

The engine is bad and is having a lot of problems I have to put coolant all the time fixing is very expensive. The mother of 2012 has a lot of problem and you do not find out until you behind getting all the engine lights and coolant lights.

dislikeFilled Tara A.

Have to use the expensive brand of gas, have to use stock parts otherwise your vehicle will not work correctly. Stock parts are expensive and you have to use a dealer as they know what they are doing.

dislikeFilled Tate R.

It is a bit difficult to connect my phone to the Bluetooth sometimes. It also does not allow for an address to be input in the GPS if the vehicle is moving, even if the person in the passenger seat is not doing and not the driver.

dislikeFilled Brittney M.

It is a SUV so other vehicles get better gas mileage. It is distinctive, so security can be an issue. There are few mechanics who are qualified or equipped if repairs are needed- so I have to take it back to the dealer for any issues as they arise.

Ranks #6 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2012 Audi Q5 has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.88
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4.62
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4.45

Ranks #2 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Audi Q5 has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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28 MPG
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27 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2012 Audi Q5 A Good Car?

Yes 2012 Audi q5 2 0t premium plus is a great vehicle. It is the safest SUV for a family. Has just the right amount of space. A great system of operation. There no complain this SUV is good overall:
Miriam M.
I like it very much. The features it has are state of the art even though it is a 2012 model. Parts have been easy to come by as well.
Lou R.
The Q5 is a great vehicle. I live in the mountains and the vehicle has all wheel drive and daily good clearance. I always feel comfortable driving on steep curvy roads and in snowy conditions. The... Read More
Lori W.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Audi Q5?

Yes it is reliable. It has it own wear and tear of being used. But for how old it is no many problems occurred.
Miriam M.
The only problems are it burns oil to quickly and often has to be replaced prior to an oil change. This is very frustrating. Also, rides a bit rough.
Lou R.
It is reliable. There are warning sensors for headlights, taillights, tires and so on. It tells you when you need to get a serviced such as oil change and maintenance.
Ashley N.

Is The 2012 Audi Q5 A Good Value?

It costed around 16,000. For the condition it was in. It was a very good price compared to all the other Audi's in the same year.
Miriam M.
I bought it used for $15,000 and with trade my loan was $11,000. So, I saw as a good value. The next one will be a step up from the q5.
Lou R.
It’s a luxury sedan but it is a nice car. The only thing is I would like a newer model and it’s too expensive to buy new. We bought this used and it’s been well worth the price.
Sergio A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 Audi Q5 aux input location?

Answer: The 2012 AudiQ5 does come equipped with an auxiliary input. It is easy to find. Sit on either the driver or passenger side of the vehicle, and look at the controls and buttons in the center of Your dashboard....

2012 Audi Q5: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: Depending on Your trim level and configuration, the 2012 AudiQ5 will come with one of two different tires. You'll either be equipped with P235/60R18 tires in the 2.0T Premium, or larger P235/55R19 tires on the...

2012 Audi Q5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2012 AudiQ5 useS6.6 quarts of oil to fill the 3.2L V6 engine. The oil type is SAE 0W-40 and Audi recommends that You use full synthetic oil when You replace it. There are two major types of oil that are on...

Does the 2012 Audi Q5 have Bluetooth Audio?

Answer: The 2012 AudiQ5 does have bluetooth Audio. You will come into difficulties with the sound. This might be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source, You will...

Does the 2012 Audi Q5 have a remote start?

Answer: The 2012 AudiQ5 doesn't have a remote start. You will come into nasty problems with the battery during the life cycle of the car. The battery can drain rapidly and will need to fixed. There can be a leak,...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety