Buying a used 2021 Audi Q5? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2021 Audi Q5 has 8 recalls in this group. Engine-bearing failure, charging-cable fire risk, and high-voltage battery overheating stand out. Additional recalls concern rear-axle hardware and alignment, rear belts securing child seats, water-related power loss, and a blank backup-camera screen. The 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports, including 26 electrical, 17 engine, 12 power train, and 10 forward collision avoidance complaints. They list 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify engine-bearing, battery, and charging-cable recall completion.
- Obtain rear-axle, rear-belt, and water-intrusion recall records.
- Check backup-camera operation and ask about propulsion or collision-warning faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Audi Q5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5, VW Atlas Engine Bearings May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Audi portable charging cables can overheat and cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi Q5 High-Voltage Battery May Overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 water damage may cut power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
71 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | Yes |
| Engine | 17 | Yes |
| Power Train | 12 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 10 | None found |
| Fuel System | 4 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |