Issue ID | 1385543 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10995822 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 03/05/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The glue that holds the panorama sun-shade to the side rails fails in hot climates. Separation from the side rail guides causes the sun-shade to catch and tear. This part cannot be repaired and must be replaced at the cost of $1500+. I contacted audi and was informed that the failure of the glue is not a common issue despite finding dozens of similar complaints online and finding local repair shops that report replacing dozens of sunscreens per year for exactly this reason. I truly believe this is a manufacturer defect and should be treated as such and replaced by the manufacturer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POMPANO BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | WA1DGAFP5DAXXXXXX |
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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