| Issue ID | 1526935 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11165262 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 03/01/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i was preparing to park at my local grocery store in an assigned space i experienced a sudden unintended acceleration. The front end slammed into a concrete retaining wall, causing major damage to both my vehicle and the retaining wall. The car was practically at a complete stop when this occurred. Additionally when i reversed the car it accelerated back at a rapid speed. It was very scary and thankfully nobody was injured or worse. This could have been a serious or fatal situation and i feel that there was some kind of electronic failure. Considering the safety record on this car i felt very unsafe and not in control. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANNANDALE, VA |
| VIN pattern | WA1BNAFY6J2XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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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