2.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,275 miles
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Too many engine issues/misfire/oil leaks on coils, air intake issues- hard to find the issue, engine burns/consumes way too much oil. Had gasket cover, PCV valve replaced, all coils replaced on 2 occasions due to oil leakage, spark plugs replaced, fuel pump replaced, intake valve replaced, water pump replaced, mass airflow sensor replaced, electric throttle body module replaced and I-??m still experiencing misfires etc.
- Bergenfield, NJ, USA
I have a one family, mother-in-law former owner 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T and unfortunately like others have the issue of excessive oil consumption. This started at about 75,000 miles and now at 79,000 miles it is using about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. Of course dealers have their talking points saying this is normal. No, excessive oil consumption is not normal! Too bad Audi is not doing anything about this known problem. NAA (Never Again Audi).
- Sussex, WI, USA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Heavy oil consumption and leaks into gas, ignition and other areas
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Engine misfire due to timing chain tensioning system fail.
- Jamaica, NY, USA
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
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
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
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
- Islip Terrace, NY, USA