2021 Audi Q5 E problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Wheels (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi Q5 E model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (483)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083393_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2083385_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2065871_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informaiton when dtc b200ff0 is stored.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Showing the 6 most recent of 483 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-22 · Engine“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 dealership, technicians discovered destructive meta…”
2026-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“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 glass. and luckily the sunroof cover was protecting …”
2026-06-08 · Power Train“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. immediately behind our car was a very large tractor-traile…”
2026-05-18 · Engine“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 traffic, i was unable to gain speed without taking…”
2026-04-21 · Wheels“the warning lite for the low tire pressure comes on randomly and consistently. i've taken it in about 5 times and have been told the tire pressure is fine and it is just a built in defect. i am concerned because i can't check my tires constantly and especially when i am on the freeway. i fear for my safety, the safety of my passengers and the vehic…”
2025-10-17 · Power Train“while driving one day, several warning messages appeared on the dashboard, but would then disappear. the next day, the car engine would not start and the vehicle dashboard would not turn on. the car was inoperable and had to be towed to a dealer service center. dealer confirmed that the issue was caused by liquid entering the gateway control module…”
2025-04-26 · Power Train“a transmission malfunction message displayed and vehicle lost power. this happened when ascending a hill.…”
2025-03-25 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 13,000 mi“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 failure persisted. the vehicle…”
2024-08-19 · Service Brakes“reporting a potentially dangerous situation related to the vehicle's braking system. this incident happened on [xxx], on [xxx] in around the fife wa area. the vehicle is an 2021 audi q5 hybrid, purchased new and been taking to dealership for service for every service interval. initially, the vehicle was in adaptive cruise control, speed set a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.