| Issue ID | 1391688 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11005086 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 14/03/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi q5. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to henderson audi (located on 7740 eastgate rd, henderson, nv 89011) where it was observed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. A temporary repair was made; however, the failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKE HAVASU, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WA1LFAFP7CAXXXXXX |
| 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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