2021 Audi Q5 E recalls and problems
No recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Audi Q5 E.
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2021 Audi Q5 E recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Q5 E model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Questions
- Does the 2021 Audi Q5 E have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Audi Q5 E as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi Q5 E?
- Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
- How many 2021 Audi Q5 E complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 22, 2026.