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Audi Q5 2012 Safety Reports and Reviews



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AUDI Q5 Visibility

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10443683

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HEIGHT IS STATIONARY AND NOT ADJUSTABLE. FOR MANY(?) PERSONS, WHEN LOOKING AND OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE FIELD OF VISION IS BLOCKED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD, POSSIBLE PEDESTRIANS, OBJECTS, VEHICLES ETC. ALSO, THE POSITION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH BEHIND THE LOWER LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES OPERATION DIFFICULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING DISTRACTED DRIVING, SINCE IT HAS TO BE OPERATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TR.Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI Q5 Visibility/wiper

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10458603

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . WIPERS STOP- THE WIPERS HAVE "OFF", "INTERMITTENT", SLOW, FAST. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE IN "SLOW" AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP (SUCH AS A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN, PEDESTRIAN, TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC) THE WIPERS STOP! WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED THEY MAY START IN 5 SEC, 10 SEC , 20 SEC (BASED ON RAIN SENSOR?) OR WHEN YOU START MOVING & REACH 2-3 MILES PER HOUR (HOW DO YOU START MOVING WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE?). IF YOU NEED TO MOVE & THEY HAVE NOT STARTED TO WIPE, YOU MUST MOVE THE LEVER SO YOU CAN SEE TO START MOVING. IF YOU LEAVE THEM IN THE FAST SPEED (TOO FAST FOR MOST OF THE TIME), THEY WILL SLOW BUT NOT STOP WHEN THE CAR STOPS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER & SPOKEN WITH AUDI CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEY SAY THEY ARE WORKING "AS DESIGNED"! WHO DESIGNS WIPERS TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET DURING THE RAIN?! *TR UPDATED 06/25/2012*JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFP6CA. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in ASHFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Audi Q5 2012 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10465792

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ENTERING MY GARAGE, ABOUT HALFWAY IN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD; I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHILE ENTERING AND IMMEDIATELY PUSHED DOWN HARD, THE CAR SKIDDED AND STOPPED; I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO BETWEEN 4000 AND 5000 RPMS, AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED BACK TO NORMAL IDLE. JUST BEFORE REACHING THE HOUSE AND THE GARAGE INCIDENT, THE CAR MOMENTARILY SPEEDED UP AND THEN CAME BACK TO NORMAL SPEED. I WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH AND IT ALL HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY I DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE GARAGE INCIDENT THAT I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED OUT ON THE STREET. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1372 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1CFAFP3CA. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in PORT LUDLOW, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Engine

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10465792

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE . ENTERING MY GARAGE, ABOUT HALFWAY IN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD; I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHILE ENTERING AND IMMEDIATELY PUSHED DOWN HARD, THE CAR SKIDDED AND STOPPED; I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO BETWEEN 4000 AND 5000 RPMS, AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED BACK TO NORMAL IDLE. JUST BEFORE REACHING THE HOUSE AND THE GARAGE INCIDENT, THE CAR MOMENTARILY SPEEDED UP AND THEN CAME BACK TO NORMAL SPEED. I WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH AND IT ALL HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY I DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE GARAGE INCIDENT THAT I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED OUT ON THE STREET. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1372 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1CFAFP3CA. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in PORT LUDLOW, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Visibility

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10471218

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE AND PLACED IN A LOCATION ON THE WINDOW THAT CREATES A BLIND SPOT AND IN PARTICULAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN YOU CAN NOT SEE A CAR COMING AT YOU FROM THE LEFT, OR OF YOU ARE TURNING LEFT YOU CANNOT SEE IF THERE IS AN ISLAND. WHILE WE HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT, IT IS A HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECTIFIED. THIS HAS GIVEN RISE TO A NUMBER OF NEAR ACCIDENTS AND I HAVE TRIED TO GET AUDIO TO LISTEN TO ME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Structure Body

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10471218

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE AND PLACED IN A LOCATION ON THE WINDOW THAT CREATES A BLIND SPOT AND IN PARTICULAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN YOU CAN NOT SEE A CAR COMING AT YOU FROM THE LEFT, OR OF YOU ARE TURNING LEFT YOU CANNOT SEE IF THERE IS AN ISLAND. WHILE WE HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT, IT IS A HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECTIFIED. THIS HAS GIVEN RISE TO A NUMBER OF NEAR ACCIDENTS AND I HAVE TRIED TO GET AUDIO TO LISTEN TO ME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Service Brakes

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10500869

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDDLE IS INADEQUATE AND ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES MY FOOT HAS GOTTEN STUCK. IT HAS GOTTEN STUCK WHILE ACCELERATING AND ALSO WHEN GOING TO MOVE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ONTO THE BRAKE PEDDLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFPXCA. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in SOUTH ORANGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Fuel/propulsion System

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10500869

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDDLE IS INADEQUATE AND ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES MY FOOT HAS GOTTEN STUCK. IT HAS GOTTEN STUCK WHILE ACCELERATING AND ALSO WHEN GOING TO MOVE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ONTO THE BRAKE PEDDLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFPXCA. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in SOUTH ORANGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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AUDI Q5 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI Q5 2012 Safety Review #10500869

AUDI Q5 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.AUDI Q5 2012, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDDLE IS INADEQUATE AND ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES MY FOOT HAS GOTTEN STUCK. IT HAS GOTTEN STUCK WHILE ACCELERATING AND ALSO WHEN GOING TO MOVE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND ONTO THE BRAKE PEDDLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WA1LFAFPXCA. Audi Q5 2012 problem was reported in SOUTH ORANGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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Audi Q5 2012 systems


Engine 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 2 Review(s)

Visibility 2 Review(s)

Visibility/wiper 1 Review(s)

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