| Issue ID | 1648001 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11311900 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/02/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi q5. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to audi south burlington (1325 shelburne rd, south burlington, vt 05403). The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling). The check engine warning light was cleared by the dealer. A month later, the check engine warning light reappeared and the vehicle was taken to classic audi service center (655 n macquesten pkwy, mt vernon, ny 10552). The warning light was no longer displayed when the vehicle reached the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving at 45 mph, the contact's son was pulled over and heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was turned off and restarted but stalled without warning. The vehicle was driven to a gas station and then towed to audi rutland (176 us-7, rutland, vt 05701) to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HARTSDALE, NY |
| VIN pattern | WA1LFAFP3FAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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