2021 Audi Q5 forward collision avoidance problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 Audi Q5 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving down a regular road by my house, full sunshine, perfect road, nothing unusual. In fact, it was such a nice day, the sunroof was open and windows were down. My dog was in the back seat after just being picked up from grooming happily enjoying the day with his head out the window. I was…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“Following a rear collision repair at an authorized dealer collision center, multiple ADAS safety systems were not properly calibrated despite insurance payment and shop representations that repairs were complete. WHAT FAILED: Lane Change Assist, Peripheral Camera System, Side Assist, 360-Degree…”
filed Jan 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 22 | 55% |
| 2024 Q5 | 11 | 58% |
| 2023 Q5 | 13 | 31% |
| 2022 Q5 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 Q5 | 3 | 14% |
| 2019 Q5 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 Q5 | 18 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Audi Q5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.