2021 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (26), Engine (17), Power Train (12).
Key takeaways
- 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 36% |
| Engine | 17 | 24% |
| Power Train | 12 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-20
When attempting a left-hand turn, despite the oncoming vehicle already passed me, the Audi auto-breaks leaving me in the center of the oncoming lane and causes the vehicle behind me to almost crash into me. Very dangerous.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-28
VIN number: [XXX]. Audi Q5 Prestige 2021 Mileage 48,540 I have contacted Audi Corporate regarding a catastrophic Transmission Failure while driving. The dealership investigation discovered that bolts had loosened and the fluid was not getting to the transmission and it stopped dead while I was driving. I was on surfac...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-08-20
On 8/3/26, my 2021 Audi Q5 began throwing numerous different malfunction/error alerts and the engine turned off while driving after a bottle of water had partially spilled onto our backseat behind the drivers side. The vehicle was towed to a nearby mechanic who determined that liquid damaged the gateway control module ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.