Audi Q5 B8 Review: Everything you need to know about 2012 Audi Q5

After watching this Audi Q5 B8 review video you should have everything you need to know before buying one. I review its design, practicality, 0-60 time, noise level and acoustic comfort, common issues, and reliability. I am also explaining who this car is for conceptually. This particular one is a 2012 Audi Q5 pre-facelift model. I talk about the reliability of the facelift vs pre-facelift as well.
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00:00 Beginning
00:56 What is it?
4:43 Engine Issues
8:55 Utility
11:09 Body in the trunk
12:02 Driving
15:11 0-60
16:38 Cabin noise level
19:39 Interviewing the owner

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[@jpch8814]

This was such a successful car despite high maintenance costs (Poor people that buy luxury cars then complain are silly). I see Audi Q5 everywhere on the roads in my country, they are sturdy, powerful, comfortable, very fuel-efficient for its weight power/age, and have excellent handling, superior to X3.

[@Meeksinheritance]

Thank u! Everything u don’t value will seem valueless I love these cara

[@orchardfresh2787]

One of the best reviews I've seen on this car.

[@AccentOnCars]

Thank you for watching.

[@ariffd93]

Agree

[@bostonian9566]

I love that E63 in the background :) Great review as always.

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@ELWIN225]

Great review! I like that you started measuring 0-60 times :-)

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@AJpro88]

i like the attention to detail, keep up the good work 👍

[@AccentOnCars]

Appreciate your kind words:)

[@makaveli1373]

This is my first car, keys will be given to me when I pass my driving test next friday, thank you so much for your explanations I am a girl and never was into cars til now❤️

[@2jcward]

I have this car and love it!!

[@iambryce]

I got this car for free and now I drive it around it’s a great car thanks for the review!

[@AccentOnCars]

Can you teach us where to get free cars from :-)

[@devonpeters9458]

@@AccentOnCars I’m guessing it helps to be born in to a wealthy family?

[@AccentOnCars]

Ha ha, I guess so 😎

[@2jcward]

Probably a grandparent or something died.

[@10Tommydybro]

Great review...bought mine after owning 3 other models and love staying with the Audi Brand - second to none. I do have the oil consumption issue and am looking into resolving.

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching. Some oil consumption is normal for the VW group TFSI engines. But it is better to get it checked. In severe cases, carbon build-up cleaning and piston ring replacement may be necessary.

[@10Tommydybro]

Agree. Having it looked at by trusted dealer and second opinion by certified Audi technician.

[@eurobilt]

Hey Tom... Besides the piston rings you might want to check out your turbo as well... I just purchased a 2012 q5 and the owner said he had to top off the oil every once in a while before getting a whole brand new turbo.

[@johanessusilo899]

Thank you for the review

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching

[@user-wx6fs7ls5b]

This is a good video. This car performs better than I expected in corners. Also feels a lot more torquey than I expected. Not just classy but a lot of fun to drive.

[@AccentOnCars]

Thank you for watching 👋

[@justnowvideos]

Great review, thx

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching. Please sub :-)

[@crazykuririn5397]

My dad gifted me this for learning,it's fun to drive even in 2020🔥

[@AccentOnCars]

Enjoy your car and drive safe :)

[@crazykuririn5397]

@@AccentOnCars thanks folks❤️ subscribed

[@gerriboeser8536]

I have the q5 and love it

[@AccentOnCars]

You've got a loveable car.

[@michianadroneservicesllc858]

Love the review. I'm currently looking at one. I had a 2011 VW Jetta TDI and hit a deer with it. Beside the quality of these vehicles. I believe all or most of them are undercoated at the factory. A big plus here in Indiana when they use salt on the roads.

[@AccentOnCars]

Sorry to hear that about the Jetta. I hope you find a good one 👍

[@mariamaltseva7927]

Audi is the best car!! Very useful info!!

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching;-)

[@drebo9003]

Getting this for my first car

[@AccentOnCars]

Nice 😎

[@tammim1250]

Thank you!!

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@natalierohr9996]

great video! i was wondering if you would recommend this car for a new driver, considering the safety features and how long it lasts?

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching! Just like with many German cars in terms of safety features they are ahead of the curve. Although used Q5 may not have all the features of the 2020 model, they have more passive safety elements than some new Japanese/Korean/US cars. In terms of reliability, try finding 2013 and newer within your budget. Also, make sure you get it pre-purchase inspected and have solid maintenance history. But you should not expect them to be as reliable as Camry, for example. That goes for all German cars.

[@yorkieworld7222]

I hv same car...its very good...8 years and 180000 kms....some things to look out for....timing belt needs to be complusorily replaced after 80 to 90 thousand kms...after 150000 kms clutch,mounts,etc...need to be replaced......good review...

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Good job keeping up with maintenance

[@draganj7072]

Hi :) does anyone know anything about the q5 Hybrid petrol/electric 2.0, 2012, 211hp? Thinking to buy one but I heard that the fuel consumption is 12-15l per 100km. And the car jitters a lot when switching from electric to petrol mode and vice versa ? Any thoughts on that one?

[@AccentOnCars]

I haven’t had experience with hybrid ones, but early ones might indeed be less than ideal?! Test drive and get the feel for it.

[@quelc9948]

I found a 2012 with 82000 miles on it. 1 owner great condition, inside and out and he is asking 14995. Is this a good deal?

[@benlea19]

Parts don't seem too bad on price as the engines in these are so heavily used by so many cars

[@asonickids1823]

im thinking of buying a 2011 q5 2.0 105k miles, between 8-9k. carfax report says it was maintained regularly throught the years. thinks its a good deal?

[@AccentOnCars]

Sounds like a good car. Get a good pre-purchase inspection done. Ask them to perform compression test, and timing chain tensioner test.

[@nestorj6573]

Great review!! I'm thinking to buy a Q5 2010 with 33k miles by $15k USD. Would worth giving a shot? I never have had a premium car before, just saw it and loved how comfortable it feels driving it, but I'm a bit concern about maintenance costs. Not scary though.

[@AccentOnCars]

That’s a low mileage for 2010. If the car had been maintained properly it shouldn’t be too bad. Maintenance is key. Parts might get pricey. But unless the car has been totally ignored and beat up it shouldn’t cost you an arm and leg. I talked about what to look for when buying one in the video. V6 engine is more recommended.

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

Wow, how did you get George St. Pierre to make an appearance in your video? If he owns the Q5, that's good enough for me!

[@mannym6780]

Going to buy a 2011 Q5 with 98k miles for 14.800 what did you think about that? No accidents but it has 2 open recalls already fixed. Let me know what you think, thanks.

[@AccentOnCars]

My recommendation is to get a good pre-purchase inspection. It’s worth the money. Ask the owner how much oil he needs to add between oil changes. You want to make sure the motor issues I talked about in the video aren’t present. Also be prepared to spend money on issues as they come up. We can’t expect Japanese reliability from these cars.

[@TheHighestGodisGood]

These 2.0T engines are known for valve and ring issues, turning into money pits above 100k miles. $5k to $10k fix. Be warned.

[@olesyaperevyshina776]

Great job! If this guy decides to sell his car, please let me know ;)

[@AccentOnCars]

:-)

[@rashidmahmood5971]

Going to buy this car tomorrow God willing it’s a used 2012 q5 for 16000$ around 75k miles

[@AccentOnCars]

Best of luck with your purchase. I hope the tips I shared on what to look for were useful. Just a tip: the newer the year the better it’s for reliability.

[@rashidmahmood5971]

@@AccentOnCars thank you 🙏🏻 and definitely it was a helpful video. I’ve been searching on KZbin for a review on this car and finally I found this video which explained everything and satisfied me.

[@AccentOnCars]

Glad to hear:)

[@dboi737]

@@rashidmahmood5971did u end up getting it

[@agilmammadzada]

Are you from Azerbaijan? Why you won't check 3.2 fsi with regular gearbox? What do you think about it?

[@AccentOnCars]

Qardas umumiyyetce Audinin v6 muherrikleri 2.0-dan dozumlu olur. Her ikisini 2013 ve yuxari almaq daha meslehetdi.

[@agilmammadzada]

@@AccentOnCars təşəkkür edirəm, hal hazırda 2 ci nəsil q5 ə imkan çatmır) ancaq ağlımda var ki 2011 in 3.2 atmosferindən başlayım) maraqlı kontent hazırlayırsız, uğurlar olsun)

[@AccentOnCars]

Sag olun! 2013den ashagi AUDI masinlarinda sep (chain) uzanmasi problemi ola biler, en cox da 2.0 da.

[@agilmammadzada]

@@AccentOnCars bunu mütləq yoxlatdıracam, minnətdaram

[@AccentOnCars]

Deymez. Xoshdur :)

[@egecimok1434]

I love the review, next time perhaps lower the background music.

[@AccentOnCars]

Will do. Thanks for the feedback. In case you're interested, I am running a giveaway kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXK9gJSIitKWmLc

[@wavegod9387]

is it possible to get warranty on a 2013 q5

[@AccentOnCars]

Probably not directly from Audi because of the age but from 3rd party companies. Most of them are really bad so do your research before signing up.

[@wavegod9387]

@@AccentOnCars yea i’m not getting one F that lol thanks tho!

[@melihbeygi6185]

I live in the Dominican Republic. Lots of Audies coming from the US mostly 100k-150k and that scares me a lot because of the mileage. And then there are the local Audies mostly between 35k-60k mileage. Of course you can determine the US version some what with the carfax you can see where it is driven how many owners and so on. But mostly the cars bought here in the dealer they are taken care of maintenance wise. I am lookin for one that has lowish mileage and somewhat new. I guess this puts me for a 2015-2016 maybe 2017 model. But should I look also a 2013-2014 model with a very low mileage? Does it really matter so much the age? I am really scared from the high mileage I asked for one and the dealer told me 240k miles I said no thank you and it was overpriced (24000 us or something) Remember down here we dont put much miles on the cars because of huge traffic. My 2018 tucson that I have for 3 years only 15k miles made.

[@AccentOnCars]

Labor rate should be affordable in DR, isn’t it? If you find a good car that checks off all the major issues, then go for it. Whether 2014 vs 2017 depends on how much newer technology you want vs price.

[@melihbeygi6185]

@@AccentOnCars thank you. Got a 2016 v6 q5 with 100k km. And another v6 with 120k km will check them and see which one.

[@handmade4674]

Hey, I am in RI and I own a couple of interesting cars. Do you want to take them for a review?

[@AccentOnCars]

I’d love that. Please email me.

[@christopherkeller6367]

I found one with 86,000 miles. V6. They’re wanting $14k for it which doesn’t sound bad but I’m thinking things start taking a shit once it hits 100k

[@AccentOnCars]

Get it checked out. V6 engines are stronger than i4 TFSI. But German cars require more maintenance.

[@2jcward]

That’s a great deal. I would buy that

[@davidanderson9273]

Wheels to small. But all els is spot on. Nice u tube page.

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanksgiving for the note, man! Appreciate it.

[@Ac22768]

*The tires are WAY too small.*

[@AccentOnCars]

I agree they look small

[@ThatMan6969]

reason the speedometer is reading so wrong is because of the circumference of the tires/rims those arent correct for the car.

[@drazman9]

Don't get the pan-roof with any of these trims/years - they start to leak and then you have an unwanted shower inside!!

[@conklinstreet2151]

Either this guy is 7 feet tall or the q5 shrunk. Im 5-10 and when standing close to my q5 my eyes are leveled to to the roof. Can someone explain?

[@AccentOnCars]

Hahaha 😂 I am definitely not 7f tall.

[@bartk174]

Cool thanks

[@AccentOnCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@bartk174]

@@AccentOnCars I got an offer for 10.000 euro q5 2009 leather panorama 184.000KM Cannot decide The DSG is not having history and need a clean every 60.000 km What is your advise Thanks buddy

[@AccentOnCars]

I think DSG might be problematic especially at that kilometrage. Depending on where you live servicing it can be cheap or expensive. But you can get it all checked out. You can drive and see how it shifts. I think I’d get any car checked out really well before buying.

[@bartk174]

@@AccentOnCars Sounds good Do you think 184.000Km is still an acceptable mileage ? Car is not taking oil and got an engine revision at the Audi dealer @121.000KM Runs smooth

[@AccentOnCars]

That’s not that high of a mileage. If well maintained, it can last for much longer.

[@mxrc7836]

I'm thinking to buy a Q5 2012 with 80k miles by $21k USD fully equiped. I never have had a premium car before, just saw it and loved how comfortable it feels driving it. Do you think it's worth the price? It is powered by 271hp. What sould I check exactly before buying this car with 80k miles?

[@AccentOnCars]

Wether it’s worth the price or not depends how much you want the car and current market prices. I covered things to look out for and common issues in the video extensively. In a nutshell, pay attention to the engine and do your pre-purchase inspection at an independent mechanic that knows German cars before buying.

[@maliamarsh02]

Not worth it

[@farianaugi2547]

I got a 2012 q5 85k for 13,990. Not worth it

[@timothybracken1728]

Why is the ride so bumpy for a luxury car ? Is this a good buy over used rx350 ?

[@AccentOnCars]

This particular car has non-standard rims which may affect the ride quality. These cars run very smooth, but not as soft as RX350. If you’re looking for more comfortable ride, then rx350 is the winner. But if you value sportier handling and faster acceleration then Q5 wins.

[@timothybracken1728]

Thank you ! what about the a6 vs rx350 ? I'm looking for a good luxury car under 15k used.. @@AccentOnCars

[@AccentOnCars]

Comparing an SUV to a sedan is hard. Depends on what you want from the vehicle. Hope my review of A6 helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3ybppSomcSqq6M

[@Dexa89]

Hi ! I just bought this Audi. Don't like my rims at all ! Also have a brend new Michellin and new breaks, new water pump, battery 🔋 Wish me a good luck 🙂🙃

[@AccentOnCars]

Congratulations! Good luck with the car. What year and how many miles?

[@Dexa89]

@@AccentOnCars it's a 2012, 107k miles. Do you have any advice for me about this car? It's a same as the one here, fully loaded. Thank you 🇷🇸 🤝 🇵🇱

[@AccentOnCars]

Nice. I talked about common issues in the video. I’d say change oil frequently, not every 10k miles like it says on the bottle :-) Also, sometimes 2012 model may develop timing chain noise. If that happens (hopefully not) have someone look into it asap.

[@Dexa89]

@@AccentOnCars I had a4 before, TFSI engines has a problem with burning an oil. One more question... When I connect my Samsung via bloototh I can make a calls, but, how I can listen a music ( you tube let's say)?

[@AccentOnCars]

I don’t remember whether 2012 supports music over Bluetooth. If not, you can use this kzbin.info/www/bejne/laO9maaEodqoh9E

[@oopopp]

I'm buying this next week for $15k and it's only got 37000 miles on it....

[@AccentOnCars]

That sounds like a great deal! Especially if it has been taken care of.

[@promzypromzy1863]

This think u are a Audi guy ❤️

[@AccentOnCars]

I love AUDI cars :)

[@FolloGOD]

And they always have problems

[@bellaphone5719]

Unless you no how to hussle and barter system mode my friends

[@MrMacmua]

some party….😅

[@orangepeel1366]

and dont forget carbon build up ....im sick of it

[@AccentOnCars]

I think I mentioned it in the video. It’s a problem with most direct injection engines though; not isolated to VAG engines.

[@orangepeel1366]

@@AccentOnCars its a problem with a lot of Audi vehicles and no you didn't mention it sir

[@AccentOnCars]

Oh, maybe I didn’t in this video. Haven’t watched it recently and can’t remember. But I do talk more about issues in my A5 and A6 reviews. Thank you for chiming in 😎

[@FolloGOD]

Don’t ever buy Audi way to expensive wen broken down

[@ritchie52nc29]

I found 2014 ,43k miles he wants 21k

[@AccentOnCars]

Doesn’t sound bad considering current prices.

[@ritchie52nc29]

@@AccentOnCars but doesn’t have a back up camera

[@schlaus_kwab]

this car looks awful with those 13-inch wheels :D

[@galoguevara6049]

2.0 TT Engine "renowned"....?!?!?!? WHAT!!!!! Yeah...., renowned for being a POS 4 cyl engine - even if you did every maintenance on schedule and by the full specs. This engine was and still is a POS.