| Issue ID | 1104789 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10629317 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 28/08/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi q5. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the "change key battery" warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle would not restart while the key was in the ignition; however, it restarted when the key fob was pressed. The failure only occurred once. The dealer stated that this type of failure occurred when the battery inside the key fob was not charged. The key fob was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST DES MOINES, IA |
| VIN pattern | WA1DKAFP1CAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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