| Issue ID | 1604237 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11257918 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 20/09/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at steady highway speed and all windows closed, the car front sunroof glass section "exploded" quite loudly with glass bits thrown into the air and other small chunky sections falling into the fabric liner area. Happily not into the cabin. About 2-3 inch broken perimeter edge of glass remains in place. No indication of road debris hitting the car (nor passing by an overpass or from truck roof etc. Outside temp about 75f. See included pics. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84840 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST LYME, CT |
| VIN pattern | WA1DKAFP4CAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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