| Issue ID | 829029 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10366974 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/11/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2010 audi q5 with camshaft sensor failure resulting in the epc system engaging which puts the vehicle in safe-mode. First attempt at repair fixed nothing. Audi did not allow the dealer to replace the failed sensor on the first repair visit, rather they instead swap like-sensors around, the seeming equivalent of re-arranging a burned out light bulb. It is quite frightening when the epc system deploys, and a more proactive approach from audi on dealing with this fairly common problem should be mandated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST LAFAYETTE , IN |
| VIN pattern | WA1VKBFP9AAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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