There are 5 stored owner reports matching the fuel system leading-label group for the 2021 Audi Q5 in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
This group counts stored reports whose component label starts with one of this site's matching prefixes, ignoring case. Each matching report counts once within the group. Components mentioned later in the label or only in the narrative are not searched. How component counts work
Loaded 5 of 5 matching reports.
Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)Gas gauge stuck. Other Audi gas sensors have been recalled.
When the car was initially purchased in 2021 a fully filled gas tank and fully charged battery gave a total range of approx 400-420 miles. As of recently the fully filled up gas tank and fully charged battery are giving a digital range reading of 368 miles. At the minimum this is a 32 mile to 52 mile range difference. Took it to the dealership on Jan 2023 after noticing an issue in December 2022 and they are insisting the systems are correct and working. They are refusing to look into the matter. We are not sure if the sensor is wrong or if the car is prematurely stopping fueling internally causing it to not fill and give this reading.
2021 Audi Q5 parked (not running) in parking lot , outside temperature 95F, gasoline dripping from under right rear passenger area (approx 1/4-1/2 liter). Audi Service Center inspected and said the fuel pump needs replacing. Fuel system warning light had been yellow and gas cap gasket had been replaced .
TL* THE CONTACT WHO IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC CALLED ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER WHO OWNS A 2021 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE RAN OVER A STRIP OF ALUMINUM THAT WAS LYING IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO BE RIPPED OPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS MADE FROM PLASTIC AND NOT METAL CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI RENO TAHOE (9190 S. VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511) WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
A PIECE OF METAL IN THE ROADWAY PIERCED MY GAS TANK CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO LEAK OUT. THIS CREADTED A CONDITION WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Aug 31, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.