| Issue ID | 1298728 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884707 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 08/07/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the vehicle my wife noted strong odor of gas. My mechanic found that the fuel pump cracked causing gas spilling out from the top of the gas tank that may have resulted in fire or explosion since the gas tank is near the hot exhaust pipe. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STATEN ISLAND, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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