| Issue ID | 1045946 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10568573 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 31/12/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has been repaired by audi for a similar issue. Reporting again, because dealer completely replaced audi "electromechanical steering unit". Vehicle steering locked up hard, requiring very large amount of force to turn even a few degrees. Message on a display "steering is defective". Vehicle has been repaired by audi for a similar issue just on 23 oct 2013. Reporting again as a new issue, because dealer has completely replaced audi "electromechanical steering unit" and other parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3884 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH POLE, AK |
| VIN pattern | WA1CGAFP5EAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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