2021 Audi Q5 Sportback
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback safety ratings
Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1148
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 1148.
This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
Bulletin TSB_2083393_1 · Engine · Sep 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Bulletin TSB_2083385_1 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
Bulletin TSB_2065871_4 · Steering · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
Bulletin TSB_2068573_6 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q5 SPORTBACK AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Audi Q5 Sportback
The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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