| Issue ID | 1704700 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11374984 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 12/11/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle transmission downshifts abruptly when slowing to a stop. Transmission slams into each gear as you slow causing an unexpected increase in engine braking. This occurs regardless of drive select mode (comfort, auto, or sport). There are numerous complaints about this behavior across audi owner forums for vehicles with the same engine and transmission combination (3. 0l supercharged v6 mated to zf 8hp transmission). Additionally, there |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
| VIN pattern | WA1D7AFP5HAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 35 |
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