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AUDI Q5 Power Train

AUDI Q5 2011 Power Train Report #10364634

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2010.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE TAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, THE AUDI Q5 3.2 TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. THE AUDI Q5 STOPPED AND WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY; HOWEVER, THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE. THE AUDI Q5 DISPLAYED AN ERROR MESSAGE "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION; YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING (LIMITED FUNCTIONALITY)". AFTER REPEATEDLY RESTARTING THE AUDI Q5 AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION IT EVENTAULLY ENGAGED THE GEARS ALLOWING THE CAR TO BE DRIVEN OUT OF TRAFFIC..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 239 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1DKAFP9BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Visibility

AUDI Q5 2011 Visibility Report #10370862

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2010.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . WIPERS DO NOT KEEP WINDSHIELD CLEAR IN WINTER SNOW AND ICE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WIPERS FREEZE UP AND DO NOT CLEAR WINDSHIELD, SERIOUSLY COMPROMISING VISIBILITY AND CAUSING DANGEROUS VEHICLE OPERATION. DESIGN IS PROPRIETARY AND AUDI DO NOT OFFER WINTER BLADES TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS FOR AN AUDI A4 QUATTRO, NOT Q5 AS YOUR WEB SITE ONLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE A3 AND Q5 AS CHOICES FOR VEHICLES. *TR.Mileage was 350 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFFAFL1BN. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUDI Q5 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10430034

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 26, 2011.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . CRANK SENSOR FAILURE AND AND FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *TR.Mileage was 3300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1DKAFP9BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUDI Q5 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10430034

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 26, 2011.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CRANK SENSOR FAILURE AND AND FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *TR.Mileage was 3300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1DKAFP9BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Service Brakes

AUDI Q5 2011 Service Brakes Report #10547597

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2013.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM THE EVENING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2013, I WAS RETURNING WITH MY MOM (FRONT PASSENGER) ON I-66E HEADED BACK HOME, A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY BECAUSE A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I ENGAGED MY BRAKES AND HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT TOUCHING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THEN THE NEXT THING I KNOW I CAME IN CONTACT WITH HER BUMPER. WE THOUGHT INITIALLY WE HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND, HOWEVER, AFTER INSPECTING MY REAR BUMPER THERE SEEMED TO BE NO INDICATION THAT HAD OCCURRED. EVEN THE DRIVER IN FRONT OF ME ACKNOWLEDGED THAT I WAS AT A STOP BEFORE COMING IN CONTACT WITH HER BUMPER. WHAT I BELIEVE OCCURRED HAS TO DO WITH THE AUDI BRAKING SYSTEM. I HAVE RAISED THIS PROBLEM OF THE BRAKES SKIPPING AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH AUDI'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AUDI U.S./ GERMAN CORPORATE OFFICES AND AUDI "CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE" CENTER AND ACCORDING TO MY MAINTENANCE LOGS THEY HAVE PERFORMED A VARIETY OF CHECKS INCLUDING UPDATING THE SOFTWARE AND OTHER REPAIRS. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPEATEDLY TO THE AUDI DEALERSHIPS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AND AFTER THIS INCIDENT FOR BRAKE AND GEAR ISSUES AMONGST OTHER PROBLEMS. I STILL CONTINUE TO HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES OF THE BRAKES NOT PROPERLY ENGAGING, A LOT OF CREAKING/GROANING NOISES/EXCESSIVE BREAK DUST FROM THE BRAKES AND WHEN I PLACE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE IT JERKS FORWARD. AUDI HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UNHELPFUL AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE MATTERS SATISFACTORILY WHICH I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DO SINCE SHORTLY AFTER THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT IN FEBRUARY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12543 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFP8BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUDI Q5 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10568011

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2014.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . MY CAR (2011 AUDI Q5) ENGINE ABRUPTLY SHUT DOWN AT LOW SPEED TWICE ON THE SAME DAY, ONCE AT A STOP SIGN AND SECOND TIME WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, THE CAR STOPPED WHILE TRYING TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT SPEED OF ABOUT 10 MPH OR LESS. FUEL TANK WAS MORE THAN HALF FULL AND BATTERY IS GOOD TOO. CAR IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD WITH SERVICE DATE STARTING MAY 2011. VAGCOM ANALYSIS WHEN CONNECTING THE CAR OBDI PORT TO MY LAPTOP INDICATES FAULT CODES 4732, 4735 AMONG SEVERAL OTHERS RELATING TO MISFIRING CYLINDERS AND FAULTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT/ELECTRONICS. A CURSORY SEARCH ON THE INTERNET INDICATES SEVERAL SUCH INCIDENTS WITH MANY OTHER CAR OWNERS WHERE THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO GET IT FIXED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN WHICH CAR CAN COME TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND I HOPE AUDI TAKES LEADERSHIP IN PROACTIVELY SOLVING THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT/INJURY HAPPENS TO SOMEONE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42657 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFP1BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Engine

AUDI Q5 2011 Engine Report #10575201

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2014.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . LESS THAN 1 YR AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OIL CONSUMPTION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND REPLACED CRANKCASE BREATHER VALVE AND FRONT MAIN SEAL & ECM UPDATE. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION CONTINUED, DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ACCEPTABLE AS LONG AS IT WAS 1200 OR MORE PER 1/4 QT OF OIL. I HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES AND DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL FOR THE CAR. NOW, I AM PAST MY WARRANTY AND THE CAR IS CONSUMING 1/4 QUART OIL TO 760 MILES. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON INTERNET FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE OIL CONSUMPTION ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE AUTO MAKER IS NOT ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. OTHERS HAD PISTONS AND RINGS CHANGED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. CURRENTLY, I AM SPENDING AN EXTRA $90 A MONTH ON OIL. I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR AND SEE THAT THIS MODEL YEAR IS RIDDLED WITH ISSUES. I ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH FUEL INJECTORS AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE THAT IT WAS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT MY CAR WOULD HAVE SUCH AN ISSUE AND AFTER 3 RETURNS TO THE DEALER THEY FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT WAS A FUEL INJECTION ISSUE AND REPLACED THEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFP1BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in JACKSON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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AUDI Q5 2011 Engine Report #10594710

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2014.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . VEHICLE IS BURNING AND CONSUMING OIL. I TAKE TO DEALER FOR OIL CHANGES AND LAST ONE INDICATED GREAT. EVERY 4 DAYS I HAVE TO PUT A QUART OF OIL IN THE TRUCK. I ONLY HAVE 67,000 MILES AND NO WARRANTY. AUDI ISN'T TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CAR. AND THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS FROM AUDI ALTHOUGH I'VE READ NUMEROUS POST ABOUT OIL CONSUMPTION IN THE AUDI Q5. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFP9BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI Q5 2011 Engine Report #10595254

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2014.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PREOWNED AUDI Q5 LAST MARCH 2013. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE. NO PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUDI DEALER IN FEBRUARY 2014 FOR AN ANNUAL SERVICE AND ALSO IN MARCH 2014 FOR MY YEARLY INSPECTION/EMISSIONS TESTING. ON APRIL 2014, I HAD LOSS THE VEHICLE DUE TO AN UNKNOWN FIRE THAT HAD STARTED IN THE CAR. YES, MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE! PRIOR TO THIS FIRE, I HAD NO PROBLEMS OR MESSAGES ON MY DASHBOARD OR SMELLED SMOKE WHILE I HAD DROVE THE CAR. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UP UNTIL THAT DAY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPEND TO MY VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD INVESTIGATED THIS VEHICLE, AND THEY STATED THAT ARSON WAS NOT THE BLAME FOR THE FIRE. THEY R/O AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT MIGHT OF BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD ALSO RESEARCHED RECALLS AND MANUFACTURER DEFECTS, AND THEY CLAIMED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. I AM COMPLETELY STUNNED ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS PARKED ALL DAY, AND I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE OUT OF NOWHERE THAT THE CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. I'VE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY ARE AS SHOCKED AS I AM ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN. HOPEFULLY, I'LL GET AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE HAD MYSTERIOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55975 miles. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Power Train

AUDI Q5 2011 Power Train Report #10595254

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2014.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PREOWNED AUDI Q5 LAST MARCH 2013. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE. NO PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUDI DEALER IN FEBRUARY 2014 FOR AN ANNUAL SERVICE AND ALSO IN MARCH 2014 FOR MY YEARLY INSPECTION/EMISSIONS TESTING. ON APRIL 2014, I HAD LOSS THE VEHICLE DUE TO AN UNKNOWN FIRE THAT HAD STARTED IN THE CAR. YES, MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE! PRIOR TO THIS FIRE, I HAD NO PROBLEMS OR MESSAGES ON MY DASHBOARD OR SMELLED SMOKE WHILE I HAD DROVE THE CAR. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UP UNTIL THAT DAY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPEND TO MY VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD INVESTIGATED THIS VEHICLE, AND THEY STATED THAT ARSON WAS NOT THE BLAME FOR THE FIRE. THEY R/O AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT MIGHT OF BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD ALSO RESEARCHED RECALLS AND MANUFACTURER DEFECTS, AND THEY CLAIMED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. I AM COMPLETELY STUNNED ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS PARKED ALL DAY, AND I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE OUT OF NOWHERE THAT THE CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. I'VE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY ARE AS SHOCKED AS I AM ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN. HOPEFULLY, I'LL GET AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE HAD MYSTERIOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55975 miles. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Structure Body

AUDI Q5 2011 Structure Body Report #10595254

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2014.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PREOWNED AUDI Q5 LAST MARCH 2013. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE. NO PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUDI DEALER IN FEBRUARY 2014 FOR AN ANNUAL SERVICE AND ALSO IN MARCH 2014 FOR MY YEARLY INSPECTION/EMISSIONS TESTING. ON APRIL 2014, I HAD LOSS THE VEHICLE DUE TO AN UNKNOWN FIRE THAT HAD STARTED IN THE CAR. YES, MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE! PRIOR TO THIS FIRE, I HAD NO PROBLEMS OR MESSAGES ON MY DASHBOARD OR SMELLED SMOKE WHILE I HAD DROVE THE CAR. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UP UNTIL THAT DAY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPEND TO MY VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD INVESTIGATED THIS VEHICLE, AND THEY STATED THAT ARSON WAS NOT THE BLAME FOR THE FIRE. THEY R/O AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT MIGHT OF BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD ALSO RESEARCHED RECALLS AND MANUFACTURER DEFECTS, AND THEY CLAIMED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. I AM COMPLETELY STUNNED ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS PARKED ALL DAY, AND I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE OUT OF NOWHERE THAT THE CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. I'VE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY ARE AS SHOCKED AS I AM ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN. HOPEFULLY, I'LL GET AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE HAD MYSTERIOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55975 miles. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI Q5 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10597359

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2013.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 1. Q5 2.0 HAS A VERY HARSH DOWNSHIFT WHETHER IN AUTOMATIC MODE OR IN MANUAL/SPORTRONIC. SPECIALLY 4->3 AND 3->2 AND 2->1. AS A RESULT THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND THEN JERK FORWARD AFTER THE STOP (2-1), CAUSING ACCIDENTS IN PARKING GARAGES SPECIALLY IN TIGHT SPOTS. AUDI HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE, APPLIED TSB-37-13-83 SOFTWARE UPDATE, EVEN REPLACED THE MECHATRONIC UNIT BUT THE HARSH JERKY DOWNSHIFT RETURNS. DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT A PROBLEM BUT A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS CAR. ESCALATED TO AUDI OF AMERICA, AND THEY CONFIRM IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, SOME AT HTTP://FORUMS.AUDIWORLD.COM/ARCHIVE/INDEX.PHP/T-2847492.HTML 2. CAR BURNS OIL AT HIGH RATE. HAD OIL TOPPED OFF AT 12K, 15K, 19K, AND STILL AT 21K IT IS HALF. DEALER CHANGED SOME GASKETS SAYING IT WOULD FIX THE ISSUE BUT IT HASN'T.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1CFAFP5BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Power Train

AUDI Q5 2011 Power Train Report #10597359

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2013.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 1. Q5 2.0 HAS A VERY HARSH DOWNSHIFT WHETHER IN AUTOMATIC MODE OR IN MANUAL/SPORTRONIC. SPECIALLY 4->3 AND 3->2 AND 2->1. AS A RESULT THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND THEN JERK FORWARD AFTER THE STOP (2-1), CAUSING ACCIDENTS IN PARKING GARAGES SPECIALLY IN TIGHT SPOTS. AUDI HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE, APPLIED TSB-37-13-83 SOFTWARE UPDATE, EVEN REPLACED THE MECHATRONIC UNIT BUT THE HARSH JERKY DOWNSHIFT RETURNS. DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT A PROBLEM BUT A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS CAR. ESCALATED TO AUDI OF AMERICA, AND THEY CONFIRM IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, SOME AT HTTP://FORUMS.AUDIWORLD.COM/ARCHIVE/INDEX.PHP/T-2847492.HTML 2. CAR BURNS OIL AT HIGH RATE. HAD OIL TOPPED OFF AT 12K, 15K, 19K, AND STILL AT 21K IT IS HALF. DEALER CHANGED SOME GASKETS SAYING IT WOULD FIX THE ISSUE BUT IT HASN'T.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1CFAFP5BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Engine

AUDI Q5 2011 Engine Report #10607753

AUDI Q5 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2012.AUDI Q5 2011, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . THE AUDI 2.0T ENGINE IS KNOWN TO HAVE ISSUES WITH SIGNIFICANT OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT AUDI WITH THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES. DURING OTHER SERVICE VISITS I HAVE ENTIONED TO THE AUDI DEALER THAT THE CAR BURNS A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000-1200 MILES. AUDI CLAIMS THAT THIS IS PART OF THE ENGINE DESIGN IN ORDER FOR IT TO GIVE BETTER FUEL ECONOMY. THIS IS CLEARLY NOT TRUE. I HAVE FRIENDS WITH AUDIS EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0T ENGINE AND THEY HAVE ZERO OIL CONSUMPTION. THERE ARE MULTIPLE ONLINE BLOGS WITH OTHER AUDI OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. IT IS CLEARLY SOMETHING THAT AUDI SHOULD BE FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL TO RESOLVE THE MATTER. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26281 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFP1BA. Audi Q5 2011 problem was reported in RIDGEFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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Audi Q5 2011 systems


Engine 4 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Review(s)

Power Train 3 Review(s)

Service Brakes 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

Visibility 1 Review(s)

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