Issue ID | 1586344 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11234924 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 25/07/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | That as a consumer purchasing a 2013 audi q5 with 23,000 miles should not come up with a 2,000 some dollar repair on a recalled problem that affects many other vehicles built by audi. The timing belt tensioners are failing. Audi should recall all vehicles with bad tensioners. It can lead to catastrophic engine failure at highway speeds. And even death. There are multi complaints online. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
VIN pattern | WA1DGAFPP7DXXXXXX |
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 | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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