The service and repair manual for the 2012 Audi Q5 — 2.0L I4 and 3.2L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.2L V6 — 195 cu in, DOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | 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 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 203 complaints · 1,037 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Q5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 97
- General Information 1,494
- Accessories & Equipment 4,527
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,501
- Body & Frame 2,325
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 37
- Brakes 570
- Maintenance 383
- Drivelines & Axles 480
- Restraints 374
- Electrical 1,002
- Steering 632
- Engine Mechanical 702
- Suspension 537
- Engine Performance 1,212
- Transmission 679
- Front 200
- Rear 200
- L See fig 10
- L See fig 10
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Q5
- Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 12V299000Should the sunroofs glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could cut and injure.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 18V818000The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V660000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V078000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
- Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 17V001000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i.
Owners have filed 203 complaints and Audi has issued 1,037 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Q5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Q5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Q5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 3.2L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2012 Q5 problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Q5, covering visibility, fuel system, gasoline, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2012 Q5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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