2012 Audi Q5 vs 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Audi Q5 | 2012 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,281 | 356 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 46,122 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 85 | 70 |
| Engine | 47 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 2 |
| Structure | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2012 Audi Q5
2012 Toyota 4RUNNER
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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.