| Issue ID | 1588642 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11241354 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were about 350 miles into a 600 mile drive. Stopped at a rest area to exercise the dog and visit the restroom. Outside temperature was 97 degrees. The car was running fine with no steering issues. The car was shut off for about 7-8 minutes. Upon restarting the q5 tdi, the dash indicator for dynamic steering control lit up along with a do not drive warning. We had the car towed to an audi dealer. They said that the entire steering rack needed to be replaced. To date, it sits at the audi dealer without repair waiting on their customer service team to respond to my complaint. They initially said that audi could help if they had more "history" on the car. I just bought it as an off-lease and post-diesel quarantine six months ago. This is our first audi and haven't had reason to visit a dealer for repair yet. Audi's second comment was that we have no history at the local dealer. It is odd that the same part on the sq5 has been recalled, but not on the q5. Audi needs to own a bad part regardless of which model it is included. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW HARTFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | WA1CMBFPXEAXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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