2021 Audi Q5 E recalls

No safety recalls, 29 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2021 Audi Q5 E in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
29Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Audi Q5 E owner complaints

29 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train7
Electrical System6
Engine5
Unknown or Other5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Wheels2
Steering2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Back Over Prevention2

Recent complaints

September 22, 2026Engine

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 metal debris and fragments inside the engine cylinders and oil circuit.This exact mechanical failure, engine block damage, and presentation of metal shavings perfectly mirrors the known manufacturing defect described in NHTSA Safety Recall 22V753 (Audi Recall Campaign 13i5) for improperly machined connecting rod bearings. However, when checking the vehi

August 13, 2026Unknown 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 me otherwise the glass would have been all over the cabin. I had never heard of exploding sunroofs but have since learned that it’s a known problem. I realize there was an investigation which was eventually called off with no results, but I want you to know that the problem is still there. There was nothing wrong with our sunroof. I wasn’t hit by a

August 13, 2026Unknown 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 me otherwise the glass would have been all over the cabin. I had never heard of exploding sunroofs but have since learned that it’s a known problem. I realize there was an investigation which was eventually called off with no results, but I want you to know that the problem is still there. There was nothing wrong with our sunroof. I wasn’t hit by a

June 8, 2026Power 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-trailer that hit its brakes but came within inches of the rear of our car before we could get on the highway shoulder--i.e., we came extremely close to suffering serious injury or death. The car was towed to the nearest Audi dealer, where it was determined that the Transmission Control Module had to be replaced, at a cost of $8,000. The warranty on the c

May 18, 2026Engine

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 my foot off the gas entirely and trying again. This creates a very dangerous situation as I was unable to get to speed, cars did have to slow & go around me as I was not able to speed up I did get a warning light a couple of times, dashboard read "Drive system: Malfunction! Please contact Service" Dealership said it gave the code "P288200," and stat

2021 Audi Q5 E recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Audi Q5 E have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Audi Q5 E. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2021 Audi Q5 E problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (7 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2021 Audi Q5 E safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Audi Q5 E.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Audi Q5 E?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.