2012 Audi Q5 recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

18V818000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThese vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until…Fuel systemFree replacement5,987unitsNov 201818V082000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement163KunitsJan 201817V001000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting…Air bagsFree replacement234KunitsJan 201716V660000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.Fuel systemFree repair143KunitsSep 201616V078000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement659KunitsFeb 201612V299000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncVisibility recallSome vehicles may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel that is susceptible to breakage in extremely cold…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement13KunitsJun 2012