Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Audi Q5 has 13 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
13
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 S...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle: 2021 Audi Q5 I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving un... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Following a rear collision repair at an authorized dealer collision center, multiple ADAS safety sys... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The small buttons that are part of climate control on the dashboard pop out and fall off. The pieces... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Audi "Pre Sense" automatic braking system engaged without warning and without reason bringing th... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sunroof exploded while I was driving. No apparent cause and it was not a hot day.. 79 degrees. ... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Please note that this exact same issue has been previously reported by another driver ... While the ... |
| Oct 8, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While the car is fully stopped at a red light, in Drive, and brakes fully depressed, the Audi Pre Se... |
| Apr 30, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have experienced two false activation of emergency brakes on my 2021 Q5 in the past 3 months. Both... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The backup camera in the car randomly stops working while driving in reverse. These cameras are mand... |
| Oct 5, 2021 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | I have an issue with my vehicle where when the car is in reverse gear, the video from the camera som... |
| Sep 13, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | when using cruise control, the vehicle suddenly brakes. If set a 70mph it will jam on the brakes and... |
| Jul 20, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2021 Audi Q5 parked (not running) in parking lot , outside temperature 95F, gasoline dripping from u... |
| Feb 16, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A PIECE OF METAL IN THE ROADWAY PIERCED MY GAS TANK CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO LEAK OUT. THIS CREADTED ... |