2021 Audi Q5 E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q5 E years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q5 E. That is the most of any Q5 E model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Audi Q5 E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 21% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 7% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Audi Q5 E recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi Q5 E.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle Information: 2021 Audi Q5 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) e-quattro Component: Engine (Engine Block, Connecting Rod Bearings, Cylinders)Description of Incident:My 2021 Audi Q5 PHEV suffered a sudden, catastrophic internal engine failure. Upon professional diagnostic inspection at an authorized Audi…
On August 11th, 2026 right before noon, the sunroof on my Audi Q5 (hybrid, 2021 model) exploded without warning. Luckily noone was hurt but the explosion alone was enough to distract someone to run off the road. Luckily there were no pedestrians around otherwise they could have been hit by flying…
On August 11th, 2026 right before noon, the sunroof on my Audi Q5 (hybrid, 2021 model) exploded without warning. Luckily noone was hurt but the explosion alone was enough to distract someone to run off the road. Luckily there were no pedestrians around otherwise they could have been hit by flying…
I and my wife were emerging from an intetstate highway entrance ramp when our car suddenly and completely lost power. A "Transmission Malfunction" warning suddenly (and for the first time) appeared on the dashboard.We had just completed a merge with heavy traffic going 70-75 miles per hour…
Vehicle has an issue with the transmission control, it will not reliably shift into the appropriate gears as it gains speed, often slipping & shuddering, sometimes even slamming into a higher gear. A few times it has stayed in first or second gear as I was pulling onto a busy street into oncoming…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi Q5 E?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Audi Q5 E?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 Audi Q5 E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q5 E model years, the 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.