Issue ID | 1299873 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10885581 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 14/10/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased vehicle july 2015 after 1 month i would smell gas fumes over time it became aggressively strong i took vehicle in for servicing where i was told they didnt find anything... 1month later took it back demanded they fix it i had to contact corporate found out they had to replace fuel pump & gasket in tank... In addition, oil consumption is an issue which is still a big problem. From 10/14/15 to 7/4/2016 the oil indicator asking for 1 quart. This serms to be happening 1x month. The service tech. Inforned me there was a recall regarding this & my vehicle may not have been serviced for this. Im not a person who drives long distance or highway i travel to work and occassional errands nonetheless this is a nuisance not to mention the financial obligation. Why am i paying so much for a luxury vehicle that i dont enjoy. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | WA1LFAFP4BAXXXXXX |
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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