The service and repair manual for the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback — the 2.0L I4 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Premium Sport Utility 4-Door · Technik Sport Utility 4-Door · Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door · Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Other 2021 Q5 Sportback variants | Q5 → |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 90 complaints · 1,164 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 Q5 Sportback manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 261
- General Information 1,618
- Accessories & Equipment 3,366
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 894
- Body & Frame 3,289
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 644
- Brakes 355
- Maintenance 272
- Drivelines & Axles 476
- Restraints 444
- Electrical 964
- Steering 141
- Engine Mechanical 1,121
- Suspension 762
- Engine Performance 586
- Transmission 356
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 Q5 Sportback
- Seat Belts — rear/other › retractor · 21V606000An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Tires · 22V034000Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Electrical System — body control module/bcm · 21V947000A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 21V295000A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 22V742000A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › hard parts internal/mechanical · 22V753000A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. if the engine failure causes an oil leak, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Electrical System — propulsion system › charging › cable/cord › onboard · 23V842000An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 25V080000A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 90 complaints and Audi has issued 1,164 technical service bulletins for the 2021 Q5 Sportback. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 Q5 Sportback manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 Q5 Sportback?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, Technik Sport Utility 4-Door, Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door, Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2021 Q5 Sportback problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 Q5 Sportback, covering seat belts, tires, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2021 Q5 Sportback wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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