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WA1BAAFY2M2104034
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
Q5
Vehicle Series
SUV
Vehicle Trim
quattro Premium Plus
Additional Information
Error Text
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Vehicle Descriptor
WA1BAAFY*M2
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2021
Plant City
SAN JOSÉ CHIAPA
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
MEXICO
Note
HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player
Base Price ($)
43300.00
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Wheel Base (inches) From
111.0
Number Of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
19
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
19
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Number Of Seats
5
Number Of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
7
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Axles
2
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
261
Other Engine Info
Test Group: MVGAJ02.0A7G / Emission Std: Tier 3 BIN 70 Lev3 ULEV70
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seta Belt: All Positions / Advanced Front Airbags
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Indirect
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Standard
Lane Centering Assistance
Optional
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
WA1
World Manufacturer Identifier
BAAFY
Vehicle Descriptor Section
2
Check Digit
M2104034
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
23 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250
CO2 Emissions
349.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (8 Found)
Total Recalls
8
Vehicle
2021 AUDI Q5
Source
NHTSA Database
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS...
Consequence:
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer s
Campaign: 21V606000
TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7,...
Consequence:
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owner
Campaign: 22V034000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, caus...
Consequence:
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may con
Campaign: 21V947000
Owner Complaints (65)
Total Complaints
65
Crashes Reported
2
Injuries Reported
2
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
"The car seat comes loose every month and has to be reinstalled"
ODI #11740956
SERVICE BRAKES
"I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious brake-related safety issue involving my Audi vehicle after recent brake service performed by an authorized Audi Meadowland dealership in [XXX] . In December 2025, I brought my vehicle to an authoriz..."
ODI #11736640
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