2021 Audi Q5 SportbackFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium Hybrid
City
23
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
349 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Mild Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems64 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 64 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
24
Engine
15
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
10
Power Train
10
Fuel System
5
Brakes
4
Steering
3
Visibility / Wipers
3

2021 Audi Q5 Sportback problems by category: Electrical System: 24 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 10 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Fuel System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 08/07/2021ODI#11428184
while driving, my 2021 Audi q5 with 1400 miles, it began to malfunction; every light & warning (transmission, brakes, AWD , etc.) began flashing as failing on the dashboard. The windows begin going …
Power TrainFiled: 07/10/2021ODI#11424179
I leased a 2021 Audi Q5 (VIN: WA1BAAFY7M2[XXX]) in November 2020. 2021 Audi Q5 has gateway module underneath the middle row seat. The gateway module is like the brain of the car and if it stops workin…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/29/2021ODI#11422846
Driver was with 2 passengers (3 young females) driving in a new 2021 Audi Q5 (less than 5 months old and less than 6000 miles) at about 70 mph on Garden State Parkway in NJ. A brake malfunction warnin…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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