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2021 Audi Q5 Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 333 2021 Q5 were advertised for sale. Most had 45,000 to 85,000 km on the odometer.

Known Q5 problems

Check which apply to a 2021 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Excessive oil consumption 2.0 TFSI CDNC, 2009 to 2011
  2. 2 Timing chain tensioner failure 2.0 TFSI EA888, 2009 to 2012
  3. 3 S tronic mechatronic and clutch faults 7-speed dual-clutch, 2009 to 2025
  4. 4 Coolant leaks and coolant pump faults 2.0 TFSI, 2009 to 2025
  5. 5 AdBlue and diesel particulate filter faults FY 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI, 2017 to 2025
  6. 6 Electrical and driver-assist glitches FY, 2017 to 2025

Money owing and write-offs on the Q5

8% had money owing
14% were recorded as written off

Of about 250 used Audi Q5 checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Q5 on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Q5 for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2021 Q5 yet.