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2021 Audi Q5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 65 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2021 Audi Q5

The 2021 Audi Q5 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
65
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Audi Q5 (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V606000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V034000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V947000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V295000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V742000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V753000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V842000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V080000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Audi Q5

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
18
Power Train
10
Engine
8
Forward Collision Avoidance
6
Unknown Or Other
4
Steering
3
Service Brakes
2
Visibility
2
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Audi Q5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 97 complaints 2016 75 complaints 2017 41 complaints 2018 194 complaints 2019 46 complaints 2020 22 complaints 2021 65 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 27 complaints 2024 18 complaints 2025 31 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Audi Q5

Is the 2021 Audi Q5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Audi Q5 has 8 recalls and 65 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi Q5 have?
The 2021 Audi Q5 has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi Q5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Audi Q5 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Audi Q5 safe to buy?
The 2021 Audi Q5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q5 are: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.