Issue ID | 1322323 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10910590 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 08/03/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi q5. The contact stated that a large quantity of oil leaked and caused the timing chain to fracture. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Updated 12/20/16*lj the consumer stated the engine had to be rebuilt, due to an oil leak. Also, at 98,000 miles the timing chain broke. Updated 12/21/16.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | THE VILLAGES, FL |
VIN pattern | WA1LFAFPXBAXXXXXX |
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 | 01/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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