| Issue ID | 1470653 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11098684 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 29/05/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am concerned about the lack of viability of the due to the positioning of the drivers side mirror in the audi a5 suv. The mirror is very large and blocks the ability to see vehicles on the left when stopped at a stop sign, especially sml sports cars or vehicles on an angle if there is a slight hill. Small persons will be more affected by this than others. I have had many close calls because the car was behind the mirror. Also there is a blind spot when using the vehicle detection system on the freeway; if the approaching vehicle is half way parallel to you, ie changed lanes close to you, it will not be detected by the system, it only detects vehicles approaching a car length behind. I think this is a significant problem and should be investigated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANTA BARBARA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WA1L2AFP7HAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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