2021 Audi Q5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
2
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Audi Q5 vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHigh-voltage battery may overheat · Feb 12, 2025
- Fire riskWhen using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home… · Dec 13, 2023
- Fire riskEngine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine… · Oct 7, 2022
- Crash riskDue to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of… · Oct 5, 2022
- Crash riskRear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall… · Jan 26, 2022
- Crash riskA liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body… · Dec 8, 2021
- Crash riskRear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can… · Aug 5, 2021
- Crash riskLock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion · Apr 26, 2021