| Issue ID | 1583858 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11233069 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/07/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At about 63,000 miles my check engine light went on and i checked code and p0018 showed up. It failed emissions test subsequently for license renewal. I took in to dealership and first time they said a sensor was slightly loose and a little corrosion on. Said it was fixed and meets manuf. Specifications. Light came back on 2 days later. Just took in and they said it was the left side timing belt and $6,100 to fix. What troubles me is that there was a recall for the same year audi but only for the 2. 0. My car is apparently the only 3. 2 liter having this issue. No recall? It occurred at the same moment in time, around 65,000 miles. While i was appeased slightly by them offering to fix it for parts cost..... About $3,300, and the subsequent bill was a surprising (to the good) bill of $2327. 25 including the necessary oil change, i just question the fact that there is no pending recall on the audi q5 3. 2 liter. And unfortunately still a suspicious cost. Everything was done amicably, as time was of the essence. But still feel shorted that my 3. 2 doesn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL |
| VIN pattern | WA1BNAFY0K2XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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