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2021 Audi Q5

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Fire risk Electrical system

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 20,201 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V080000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Electrical system

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 93,196 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V842000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 76,515 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V753000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 170,296 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V742000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Tires

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 31,058 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V034000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 288,991 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V947000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 45,496 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V606000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 40,993 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V295000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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