| Issue ID | 1688702 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11353935 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 08/09/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2015 audi q5 has 36,000 miles on it, is garage kept and taken well care of. It just now had both rear bearings go out at the same time. It made a horrible noise while on smooth highway, and i had it towed to a mechanic who deemed it unsafe to drive. There is a recall on the front bearings but audi refuses to take responsibility for the issue. Unsafe and could kill people. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36203 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLERMONT, FL |
| VIN pattern | WA1LFAFP6FAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 57 |
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