Issue ID | 1490502 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11120661 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A5 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/11/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Top view camera changing to graphic mode on its own. (1) this is a safety-related defect due to the distracting nature of the unpredictability of the state of the backup camera, the cognitively complex and distracting steps needed to change to camera view while backing up, and the safety issue caused by not having the cameras work properly; (2) this affects nearly every audi with this option sold in the 2018 model year; and (3) audi has acknowledged this safety issue but has refused to offer any solution for over a year -- and more importantly, has continued to knowingly sell thousands of vehicles with this defect, and has misrepresented the safety features of these cars. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
VIN pattern | WAUCNCF54JAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 20/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 2 |
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