2021 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (27), Engine (17), Power Train (13).
Key takeaways
- 74 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 | 27 | 36% |
| Engine | 17 | 23% |
| Power Train | 13 | 18% |
| 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%.
| 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.
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...
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.
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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.