2021 Audi Q5 Service and Repair Manual

This manual for the 2021 Audi Q5 is built around your specific trim, so the torque values, wiring routes and service procedures inside are the ones Audi documented for this exact vehicle rather than a generic Q5 approximation.

Under the hood is the 2.0L L4 (DPVA) Turbocharged Mild Hybrid EV-Gas (MHEV), and the factory procedures for it are covered in full.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four mild hybrid (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Dynamic
• Elite
• Komfort
• Premium
• Premium Plus
• Prestige
• Progressiv
• S Line
• Select
• Technik

Known issues on the 2021 Q5. Eight recalls are on federal record for this model year. Rear seat belt automatic locking retractors can deactivate early, and an unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. A rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after an earlier related repair, and rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. Water or a liquid spill can penetrate the gateway control module and shut it down, suddenly reducing engine power and increasing the risk of a crash. A broken trailing arm lock nut can misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. A software issue can leave the rearview camera display blank, reducing the driver's rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash; if the failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire. An industrial 220V/240V charging setup can cause the outlet or charging cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, and the high-voltage battery may itself overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners have filed 70 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From a gateway control module fault to a rear axle inspection or a high-voltage battery check, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2021 Q5.