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2011 Audi Q5 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1372180
Internal NHTSA #	10979450
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	AUDI
Model	Q5
Model Year	2011
File date	12/04/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After running errands i started my audi q5. The engine immediately began to idle hard. No warning lights ect., but enough for concern. Drove it immediately to an independent mechanic just blocks away. It has been determined that the tensioner on the timing chain broke causing catastrophic engine failure. I have maintained the car meticulously, and am beside myself over this. I have since learned that this has been a problem for multiple people and there is currently a class action lawsuit filed filed last spring in new jersey for this specific issue. My engine was rebuilt as a result of the recall two years ago on an oil consumption issue. I am being told it will cost me $13,000 for a new engine, but is seems that this was an existing problem that audi kept from its customers.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	125000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DECATUR, IL
VIN pattern	WA1LFAFP9BAXXXXXX
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	12/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Audi Q5 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Audi Q5 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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