| Issue ID | 1448280 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11073862 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 13/01/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Water pump broken at 39,000 miles. Broken plastic propeller. Car started "bucking" as i pulled in to get it inspected. I was advised that the car was not drivable... Water pump failures are sited on the internet by many. I have talked to audi customer service without success. Audi owners report that they have been given payment for the pump and extended warranty. Please advise what options i have in this situation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39337 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WAYNE, IN |
| VIN pattern | WA1LFAFP0CAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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