2021 Audi Q5 E Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Audi Q5 E, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Audi Q5 E. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Audi Q5 E have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, ca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Engine
“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 of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Audi Q5 (Q5 Sportback). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–25 / 28–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Audi Q5 E model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q5 E model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi Q5 E | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 Audi Q5 E | 0 | 29 |
| 2022 Audi Q5 E | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Audi Q5 E | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 Audi Q5 E | 0 | 14 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 E | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Audi Q5 E
How do I know if my 2021 Audi Q5 E has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.