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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2012 Audi Q5 takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.3 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Audi 06J115403Q, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 12, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2012 Audi Q5 Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Audi 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Audi — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls6 12V299000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUDI Q5 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 21, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT SUNROOF GLASS PANEL THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER/TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.
16V078000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
16V660000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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Technical Service Bulletins1157 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL INTERIOR LIGHTING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN WHEELS EQUIPMENT SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST PARKING BRAKE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE BACK OVER PREVENTION STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION LANE DEPARTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE STEERING:COLUMN STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY/WIPER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) SEATS:BARRIERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
A571516 2024111- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2015-11-03
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 12-22 dated February 13, 2012. After the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 05) is replaced, the control module cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual. Any time a comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 05), is replaced, the new control module must be coded and parameterized with online SVM spec/actual or an SVM code. If the SVM spec/actual returns a response of ?Check Hardware?, then an SVM code is required to code and parameterize the new control module. The SVM code can be found in Parts Bulletin 9-101, which can be found on the etkainfo.com web site.
SB-28-10-13 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010-12-01
AUDI: KEY DOES NOT STAY OR ENGAGE IN IGNITION LOCK. ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ADVANCED KEY, THE REMOTE KEYS ARE INOPERABLE. ON VEHICLES WITH ADVANCED KEY, UNLOCKING/LOCKING USING THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE OPENING OF THE TRUNK LID WITH TRUNK HANDLE ARE INOPERABLE; VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED WITH START/STOP BUTTON; REMOTE KEYS ARE INOPERABLE. *PE
TSB-01-11-30 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 2011-09-08
AUDI: ASSISTANCE IN DIAGNOSING FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR-G247, PROPERLY. *PE
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