NHTSA Complaint #11442684 — 2021 AUDI Q5

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11442684
Vehicle	2021 AUDI Q5
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	November 28, 2021
Date Filed	December 4, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

I was driving down a slight hill in 1/2 inch of snow at 5MPH and when I tired to gently brake as I descended the hill, the brake pedal had no resistance and went flat to the floor. I had no brakes. I then tried to steer towards the side of the road and the steering wheel completely locked up and I was not able to steer. I slid 150 feet down the hill and into a ditch. No brakes and no steering. There must have been a failure of some kind. Terrifying.

Related Complaints for the 2021 AUDI Q5

Other SERVICE BRAKES Complaints

#11692317 — October 9, 2025 — The Gateway control module failed in September 2025 on my 2021 Audi Q5. Vehicle error messages included the followin...

#11592350 — June 4, 2024 — Reverse car went full throttle, brakes did not work, car stopped in reverse when it hit a tree. Seat belt did not tig...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 AUDI Q5

#11718005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 14, 2026 — The safety situation happened when my wife's car got stuck while driving at about 25-30 MPH in the middle of the road...

#11718005 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — February 14, 2026 — The safety situation happened when my wife's car got stuck while driving at about 25-30 MPH in the middle of the road...

#11715668 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 4, 2026 — Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical fai...

#11715668 — ENGINE — February 4, 2026 — Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical fai...

#11715668 — POWER TRAIN — February 4, 2026 — Control module located under rear seat became slightly wet from spilled liquid, and failed. Engine and electrical fai...