2021 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (28), Engine (17), Power Train (14).
Key takeaways
- 75 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 | 28 | 37% |
| Engine | 17 | 23% |
| Power Train | 14 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| 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%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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.
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-11-05
The instrument cluster on my 2021 Audi Q5 failed completely — the display went black, with no speedometer or warning indicators. The failure occurred immediately after a car wash, and the vehicle then lost all electrical power. I had the vehicle towed to Audi Meadowlands on 10/26/26. On 10/29/26, the dealership replac...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-29
Vehicle Information: 2021 Audi Q5 Component Affected: Electrical System / Electronic Control Unit (Body Control Module / BCM2) Description of Safety Defect: The vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the Body Control Module (BCM / BCM2) caused by water ingress originating from a defective rear sunroof drainage tub...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-24
We took our 2021 Audi Q5 to the Audi dealership because our vehicle seemed to be skipping gears and making jerking motions while driving. I believe it began happening at least a couple of months ago when my wife noticed a change in driving dynamics. She is the vehicle's sole driver. After taking it to the Audi dealers...
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More for the 2021 Audi Q5
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.