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2021 Audi Q5 E Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q5 E, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Q5 E model year since 2000.

Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2021 Audi Q5 E problems

  1. Transmission

    7 complaints · 24%

  2. Electrical

    6 complaints · 21%

    The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q5 E. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden halt as the malfunction indicator light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 15 minutes and drove the vehicle to a dealer(Audi of quad…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 2,000 miles

  3. Driver assistance

    5 complaints · 17%

    Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist, warning.

  4. Engine

    5 complaints · 17%

    The contact owns a 2021 Audi q5. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact proceeded and drove at 15 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and could not be driven any further. In addition, all the windows were independently opened and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 10,000 miles

  5. Other or unspecified

    5 complaints · 17%

    The contact owns a 2021 Audi q5. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact proceeded and drove at 15 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and could not be driven any further. In addition, all the windows were independently opened and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 10,000 miles

  6. Fuel system

    3 complaints · 10%

  7. Wheels and tires

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

    The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q5 E. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The dealer inspected the tires while the warning light was illuminated, and the dealer informed the contact that no failure was found; however, the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 13,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2021 Audi Q5 E recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2021 Audi Q5 E

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi Q5 E?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (7 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); driver assistance (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi Q5 E have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Audi Q5 E. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2021 a bad year for the Audi Q5 E?
It is the most complained-about Q5 E model year since 2000, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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