2021 Audi Q5 Problems And Complaints

2021 Audi Q5 User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical problems:

1. One contact had an engine failure along with the Audi Q5 engine light indicated in the driver information display. The vehicle was diagnosed with an ECM chip failure and it was repaired. However, the problems did not go away completely.
2. There was one brake problem reported about the car. The brake booster seems to fail because the pedal goes completely down to the floor and has caused several accidents.

Electrical system problems:

1. Several owners have reported that while driving, the vehicle shut off its electrical system completely. There are also several warning lights asking the owner to contact a dealer and many malfunctions can occur. These are the faults with the gateway control module that is covered in the recall. This is the most frequently reported one among Audi Q5 common problems.
2. Some complainants have raised the issue of the backup camera not working randomly while the MMI screen also goes completely blank. Many owners have also complained that the bird’s eye view camera is completely skewed.

Exterior problems:

1. Multiple owners have reported Audi Q5 panoramic sunroof problems. The issue is that the sunroof of the car explodes without any apparent impact.

Miscellaneous problems:

1. Many complaints have been regarding the fact that the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable amount of time to fix the problems. This has been reported by multiple people who are affected by recalls.

Safety problems:

1. Several owners have raised complaints about the Pre-Sense auto braking and braking alert jolt have been activating without the need for them. The same applies to the cruise control system in the vehicle which is notably error-prone.

2021 Audi Q5 Recalls

S. No.	Date	NHTSA Campaign Number	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	January 26, 2022	22V034000	Rear axle may be misaligned	The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after certain repairs. This might cause uneven tire wear.	Dealers will inspect, adjust the alignment or replace the axle as necessary
2	August 5, 2021	21V606000	Seat belt locking retractor malfunction	The child restraint system may be unsecured due to the seat belt locking retractor malfunctioning.	Dealers will inspect and replace the middle rear seat belt assemblies
3	April 26, 2021	21V295000	Rear axle lock nuts may break	A broken lock nut can misalign the rear axle and cause loss of control.	Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts
4	December 8, 2021	21V947000	Control module malfunction can reduce engine power	Liquid spills can result in gateway control module malfunction	Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an under-body seam

Should you buy the 2021 Audi Q5?

The Audi Q5 is one of the favorites in the segment because it serves as a great family car. The design is timeless, the interiors are of great quality, it is feature-loaded, and also reliable. However, at the same time, the manufacturer has been proactive in fixing issues associated with the car. This can be seen even if we take the Audi Q5 coolant leak recall of recent times. We would include the Audi Q5 in our recommendations for the best cars to buy in 2021.