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NHTSA model-year recall report

2012 Audi S5 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Jan 20, 2015

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Audi S5 average of 2.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2012 Audi S5 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 15V019000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Jan 20, 2015

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Audi S5 model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2012 Audi S5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi S5 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2012 Audi S5. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2012 Audi S5?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology