AI Damage2021 Audi Q5 Phev: common problems
The maker issued 344 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 344
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 111 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Noise from front door trim panel while driving Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't…
Noise from front door trim panel while driving Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate P008700 - low fuel pressure P042000…
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering
- This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals
- This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3
- This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay
- This bulletin provides information when the DTC B200096 or B200000 is stored in the telematics control…
- This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances…
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances where the radio favorites are lost/shortcuts are greyed out in vehicles with MIB3.
- This repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center in instances…
This repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center in instances where the Airbag warning lamp is on, DTC B101704, B103604.
- This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative
- This bulletin provides information when there is an air suspension malfunction warning in the cluster; DTC…
This bulletin provides information when there is an air suspension malfunction warning in the cluster; DTC C1260F0n or U112100 is stored in the suspension control module.
- This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped…
- This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored
NHTSA lists 344 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi Q5 Phev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 344 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Audi Q5 Phev?
NHTSA lists 344 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Audi Q5 Phev from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.