2012 Audi Q5 vs 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Audi Q5 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,272 | 969 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 85 | 2 |
| Engine | 47 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 6 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2012 Audi Q5
2012 Volkswagen Touareg
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.