| Issue ID | 1285750 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870781 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 02/02/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi q5. The contact stated that there had been strong fumes of fuel emitting into the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a premature crack in the headliner for the fuel injector causing the fuel to leak internally. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags) but the part was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/19/16*lj *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AMHERST, MA |
| VIN pattern | WA1LKAFP7AAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | HOFFMAN AUDI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 860-525-3987 |
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