2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $114
- Average
- $394
- High
- $1,100

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft costs between $114 and $1,100, with a median of $269 from 49 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft costs $114 to $1,100, with a median asking price of $269. Based on 49 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Sep 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $119–$1,100 | 31 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $114–$551 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $129–$750 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $114–$1,100 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2021 guide is based on 57 observed listings, including 49 with posted prices. Its $269 median is 0% above the Audi Q5 guide's $269 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 49 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft lists between $114 and $1,100, with a median asking price of $269.
Using a used part, a 2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft replacement typically runs $365–$720 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $269, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft also appear under model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Audi Q5 drive shaft — median $269, from 49 listings.