Issue ID | 1523883 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11162922 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 19/12/18 |
Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 audi q5. While driving 65 mph, the collision alert system independently engaged the brake system, causing the vehicle to slow down. The contact was able to keep the vehicle under control and regain highway speed. The contact believed that the collision system may have sensed an object in the road and caused the collision system to engage. The contact also stated that the collision alert system engaged when the contact attempted to parallel park. The contact spoke with audi birmingham (1314 grants mill way, irondale, al 35210, (855) 627-3378) to inquire if the collision alert system could be disabled. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 12,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOSTON, MA |
VIN pattern | WA1CNBFY0J2XXXXXX |
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 | 15/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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