Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
7 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 90S9
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 66K8
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 90N1
Recall Date: Jun 19, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 66K6/66K7
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 47O9
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2019
Consumer Complaints
53 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I PULLED OVER INTO AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS STILL THERE WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. IT WAS THE SAME FEELING AS DRIVING A CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING, WHICH IF THE DRIVER IS NOT EXPECTING IT OR PHYSICALLY STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE WHEEL, WOULD DEFINITELY PRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE. GIVEN THIS IS A NEW CAR (ONLY 11K MILES) I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND CONCERNED THIS COULD HAPPEN. THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION/DEFECT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON ANY NEW CAR, WHETHER IT IS A BASE BRAND OR LUXURY BRAND CAR.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I PULLED OVER INTO AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS STILL THERE WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. IT WAS THE SAME FEELING AS DRIVING A CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING, WHICH IF THE DRIVER IS NOT EXPECTING IT OR PHYSICALLY STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE WHEEL, WOULD DEFINITELY PRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE. GIVEN THIS IS A NEW CAR (ONLY 11K MILES) I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND CONCERNED THIS COULD HAPPEN. THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION/DEFECT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON ANY NEW CAR, WHETHER IT IS A BASE BRAND OR LUXURY BRAND CAR.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE RAIN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I PULLED OVER INTO AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS STILL THERE WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. IT WAS THE SAME FEELING AS DRIVING A CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING, WHICH IF THE DRIVER IS NOT EXPECTING IT OR PHYSICALLY STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE WHEEL, WOULD DEFINITELY PRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE. GIVEN THIS IS A NEW CAR (ONLY 11K MILES) I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND CONCERNED THIS COULD HAPPEN. THIS TYPE OF MALFUNCTION/DEFECT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON ANY NEW CAR, WHETHER IT IS A BASE BRAND OR LUXURY BRAND CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11322498
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Consequences:
2019 AUDI QUATTRO SQ 5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OBSTRUCTION SENSORS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SENSORS WERE OVERLY SENSITIVE AND ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY. THE SENSOR COULD DEACTIVATED, BUT THAT WOULD DEACTIVATE THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
Corrective Action:
2019 AUDI QUATTRO SQ 5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OBSTRUCTION SENSORS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SENSORS WERE OVERLY SENSITIVE AND ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY. THE SENSOR COULD DEACTIVATED, BUT THAT WOULD DEACTIVATE THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
Additional Notes:
2019 AUDI QUATTRO SQ 5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OBSTRUCTION SENSORS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SENSORS WERE OVERLY SENSITIVE AND ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY. THE SENSOR COULD DEACTIVATED, BUT THAT WOULD DEACTIVATE THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11308171
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Corrective Action:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Additional Notes:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11300984
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Corrective Action:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Additional Notes:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11300984
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Corrective Action:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Additional Notes:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES. OF THE MAJOR COMPLAINTS, THE LOWER BACK INJURY HAS BEEN ONGOING (6 MONTHS+) OF SIGNIFICANT BACK PAIN WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN "LUMBAR SUPPORT" IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11300984
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Corrective Action:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Additional Notes:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11289983
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Corrective Action:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Additional Notes:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11289983
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Corrective Action:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Additional Notes:
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE, A 2019 AUDI Q5, WAS STOPPED, STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET AT A SIGNAL AND STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 30-40 MPH. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE AUDI SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT LOWER BACK INJURY AND ONGOING BACK PAIN POSSIBLY WORSENED AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE REAR SEATS AND SPECIFICALLY THE BUILT IN LUMBAR "BUMP" OR SUPPORT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THIS STIFF AND EXTRUDING LUMBAR PROTRUSION BUILT INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS WAS FORCED INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR REGION OF BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS DURING THE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS MVA WAS DOCUMENTED BY A POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND ONGOING LITIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11289983
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I'VE JUST COMPLETED A TELEPHONE CALL TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR, BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR TO VEHICLE AREN'T AVAILABLE AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY'LL ARRIVE. I JUST FIND THIS TO BE VERY UNSATISFACTORY WHEN AUDI KNOWS THEIR BEST SELLING VEHICLE IS THE Q5. I'M TRYING TO DO MY DUE DILIGENCE TO KEEP MYSELF AND THOSE ON THE ROAD ALL SAFE AS WELL.
Corrective Action:
I'VE JUST COMPLETED A TELEPHONE CALL TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR, BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR TO VEHICLE AREN'T AVAILABLE AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY'LL ARRIVE. I JUST FIND THIS TO BE VERY UNSATISFACTORY WHEN AUDI KNOWS THEIR BEST SELLING VEHICLE IS THE Q5. I'M TRYING TO DO MY DUE DILIGENCE TO KEEP MYSELF AND THOSE ON THE ROAD ALL SAFE AS WELL.
Additional Notes:
I'VE JUST COMPLETED A TELEPHONE CALL TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR, BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR TO VEHICLE AREN'T AVAILABLE AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY'LL ARRIVE. I JUST FIND THIS TO BE VERY UNSATISFACTORY WHEN AUDI KNOWS THEIR BEST SELLING VEHICLE IS THE Q5. I'M TRYING TO DO MY DUE DILIGENCE TO KEEP MYSELF AND THOSE ON THE ROAD ALL SAFE AS WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11279816
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AUDI Q5 PRESTIGE, 2019. PROBLEM WITH ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST. KEEPING THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LINE WORKS PERFECTLY. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER ATTENTION DETECTION. THE SYSTEM SAYS I AM NOT DRIVING, EVEN I JUST (15 SECONDS) HAVE CHANGE THE LINE, MY SELF WITH BLINKERS! ALERT COMES UP EVERY MINUTE ON STRAIGHT ROAD, TERRIBLE! WHAT IS MORE THE LKA CAN DISABLE(DEACTIVATE) ITSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN OR CURVE, AND WITHOUT ANY ALERT OR NOTIFICATION. THIS LKA ASSISTANT IS LOVELY, BUT NEEDS SOFTWARE UPDATE, OR JUST INCREASING LATENCY FOR NOT DIVING ALERTS ETC. THE PROBLEMS APPEAR EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE, EVERYWHERE, EVERY WEATHER CONDITIONS. EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND IN MY OPINION DANGEROUS. THE LKA WORKS BETTER IN KIA, SHAME ON AUDI!!!
Corrective Action:
AUDI Q5 PRESTIGE, 2019. PROBLEM WITH ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST. KEEPING THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LINE WORKS PERFECTLY. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER ATTENTION DETECTION. THE SYSTEM SAYS I AM NOT DRIVING, EVEN I JUST (15 SECONDS) HAVE CHANGE THE LINE, MY SELF WITH BLINKERS! ALERT COMES UP EVERY MINUTE ON STRAIGHT ROAD, TERRIBLE! WHAT IS MORE THE LKA CAN DISABLE(DEACTIVATE) ITSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN OR CURVE, AND WITHOUT ANY ALERT OR NOTIFICATION. THIS LKA ASSISTANT IS LOVELY, BUT NEEDS SOFTWARE UPDATE, OR JUST INCREASING LATENCY FOR NOT DIVING ALERTS ETC. THE PROBLEMS APPEAR EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE, EVERYWHERE, EVERY WEATHER CONDITIONS. EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND IN MY OPINION DANGEROUS. THE LKA WORKS BETTER IN KIA, SHAME ON AUDI!!!
Additional Notes:
AUDI Q5 PRESTIGE, 2019. PROBLEM WITH ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST. KEEPING THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LINE WORKS PERFECTLY. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER ATTENTION DETECTION. THE SYSTEM SAYS I AM NOT DRIVING, EVEN I JUST (15 SECONDS) HAVE CHANGE THE LINE, MY SELF WITH BLINKERS! ALERT COMES UP EVERY MINUTE ON STRAIGHT ROAD, TERRIBLE! WHAT IS MORE THE LKA CAN DISABLE(DEACTIVATE) ITSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN OR CURVE, AND WITHOUT ANY ALERT OR NOTIFICATION. THIS LKA ASSISTANT IS LOVELY, BUT NEEDS SOFTWARE UPDATE, OR JUST INCREASING LATENCY FOR NOT DIVING ALERTS ETC. THE PROBLEMS APPEAR EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE, EVERYWHERE, EVERY WEATHER CONDITIONS. EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND IN MY OPINION DANGEROUS. THE LKA WORKS BETTER IN KIA, SHAME ON AUDI!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11276988
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THIS VEHICLE HAS ACTIVE LANE ASSIST. THERE IS A CONTROL THAT SENDS AN ALARM TO PREVENT DRIVERS FROM ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE WITHOUT HANDS ON THE WHEEL. THIS CAR IS GENERATING FREQUENT FALSE ALERTS (EG DRIVING WITH HANDS ON THE WHEEL). IT IS MOST COMMON ON STRAIGHT ROADS, BUT CAN HAPPEN EVERY FEW MINUTES. THIS IS EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND RESULTS IN ME TURNING OFF THE LANE ASSIST. WHAT IS DESIGNED AS A SAFETY MECHANISM IS ACTUALLY INCREASING RISK AS THE FEATURE IS UNUSEABLE. THE DEALER AND CORPORATE CUSTOMER SUPPORT SAY THE CAR IS FUNCTIONING TO DESIGN AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS HAPPENS ON ALL PRESTIGE MODEL Q5'S BUT NOT ON OTHER MODELS, CONFIRMING TO ME THAT THIS IS DEFECTIVE IN EITHER IMPLEMENTATION AND OR DESIGN. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER STARTING AN INVESTIGATION AND POSSIBLE RECALL.
Corrective Action:
THIS VEHICLE HAS ACTIVE LANE ASSIST. THERE IS A CONTROL THAT SENDS AN ALARM TO PREVENT DRIVERS FROM ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE WITHOUT HANDS ON THE WHEEL. THIS CAR IS GENERATING FREQUENT FALSE ALERTS (EG DRIVING WITH HANDS ON THE WHEEL). IT IS MOST COMMON ON STRAIGHT ROADS, BUT CAN HAPPEN EVERY FEW MINUTES. THIS IS EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND RESULTS IN ME TURNING OFF THE LANE ASSIST. WHAT IS DESIGNED AS A SAFETY MECHANISM IS ACTUALLY INCREASING RISK AS THE FEATURE IS UNUSEABLE. THE DEALER AND CORPORATE CUSTOMER SUPPORT SAY THE CAR IS FUNCTIONING TO DESIGN AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS HAPPENS ON ALL PRESTIGE MODEL Q5'S BUT NOT ON OTHER MODELS, CONFIRMING TO ME THAT THIS IS DEFECTIVE IN EITHER IMPLEMENTATION AND OR DESIGN. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER STARTING AN INVESTIGATION AND POSSIBLE RECALL.
Additional Notes:
THIS VEHICLE HAS ACTIVE LANE ASSIST. THERE IS A CONTROL THAT SENDS AN ALARM TO PREVENT DRIVERS FROM ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE WITHOUT HANDS ON THE WHEEL. THIS CAR IS GENERATING FREQUENT FALSE ALERTS (EG DRIVING WITH HANDS ON THE WHEEL). IT IS MOST COMMON ON STRAIGHT ROADS, BUT CAN HAPPEN EVERY FEW MINUTES. THIS IS EXTREMELY ANNOYING AND RESULTS IN ME TURNING OFF THE LANE ASSIST. WHAT IS DESIGNED AS A SAFETY MECHANISM IS ACTUALLY INCREASING RISK AS THE FEATURE IS UNUSEABLE. THE DEALER AND CORPORATE CUSTOMER SUPPORT SAY THE CAR IS FUNCTIONING TO DESIGN AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS HAPPENS ON ALL PRESTIGE MODEL Q5'S BUT NOT ON OTHER MODELS, CONFIRMING TO ME THAT THIS IS DEFECTIVE IN EITHER IMPLEMENTATION AND OR DESIGN. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSIDER STARTING AN INVESTIGATION AND POSSIBLE RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11258048
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
UNINTENDED DECELERATION. I AM A CANADIAN WHO WAS DRIVING IN NEW YORK STATE. I HAVE A NEW 2019 AUDI Q5 TECHNIK. WHILE USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) SET AT 75 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE ON SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 2019, THE AUDI'S TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION SYSTEM RESPONDED TO A 55 MPH SIGN SOMEWHERE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT CHANGED THE ACC SETTING FROM 75 TO 55 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HARD. I HAD TO TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REGAIN CONTROL AND ACCELERATE TO AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION. THE AUDI MANUAL STATES ON PAGE 95 THAT "TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION DOES NOT ADAPT YOUR VEHICLE'S SPEED TO MATCH THE SPEED LIMIT!" HOWEVER, ON PAGE 101 THE MANUAL DESCRIBES A PREDICTIVE EFFICIENCY ASSIST SYSTEM WHICH WHEN SWITCHED ON WILL BEHAVE AS I HAVE DESCRIBED. THIS SETTING IS FOUND WITHIN THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. IT WAS NOT POINTED OUT TO ME BY THE SELLING DEALER AND HAD BEEN APPARENTLY BEEN SWITCHED ON WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE NEW VEHICLE. THIS FEATURE IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE SET TO OFF BY DEFAULT. I WILL NEVER TURN IT ON! THERE WERE A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS ON MY DRIVE THAT DAY WHEN OTHER VEHICLES WERE FOLLOWING ME DANGEROUSLY CLOSELY AND THIS SUDDEN DECELERATION WOULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR-END COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Corrective Action:
UNINTENDED DECELERATION. I AM A CANADIAN WHO WAS DRIVING IN NEW YORK STATE. I HAVE A NEW 2019 AUDI Q5 TECHNIK. WHILE USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) SET AT 75 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE ON SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 2019, THE AUDI'S TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION SYSTEM RESPONDED TO A 55 MPH SIGN SOMEWHERE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT CHANGED THE ACC SETTING FROM 75 TO 55 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HARD. I HAD TO TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REGAIN CONTROL AND ACCELERATE TO AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION. THE AUDI MANUAL STATES ON PAGE 95 THAT "TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION DOES NOT ADAPT YOUR VEHICLE'S SPEED TO MATCH THE SPEED LIMIT!" HOWEVER, ON PAGE 101 THE MANUAL DESCRIBES A PREDICTIVE EFFICIENCY ASSIST SYSTEM WHICH WHEN SWITCHED ON WILL BEHAVE AS I HAVE DESCRIBED. THIS SETTING IS FOUND WITHIN THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. IT WAS NOT POINTED OUT TO ME BY THE SELLING DEALER AND HAD BEEN APPARENTLY BEEN SWITCHED ON WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE NEW VEHICLE. THIS FEATURE IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE SET TO OFF BY DEFAULT. I WILL NEVER TURN IT ON! THERE WERE A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS ON MY DRIVE THAT DAY WHEN OTHER VEHICLES WERE FOLLOWING ME DANGEROUSLY CLOSELY AND THIS SUDDEN DECELERATION WOULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR-END COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Additional Notes:
UNINTENDED DECELERATION. I AM A CANADIAN WHO WAS DRIVING IN NEW YORK STATE. I HAVE A NEW 2019 AUDI Q5 TECHNIK. WHILE USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) SET AT 75 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE ON SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 2019, THE AUDI'S TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION SYSTEM RESPONDED TO A 55 MPH SIGN SOMEWHERE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT CHANGED THE ACC SETTING FROM 75 TO 55 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HARD. I HAD TO TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REGAIN CONTROL AND ACCELERATE TO AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION. THE AUDI MANUAL STATES ON PAGE 95 THAT "TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION DOES NOT ADAPT YOUR VEHICLE'S SPEED TO MATCH THE SPEED LIMIT!" HOWEVER, ON PAGE 101 THE MANUAL DESCRIBES A PREDICTIVE EFFICIENCY ASSIST SYSTEM WHICH WHEN SWITCHED ON WILL BEHAVE AS I HAVE DESCRIBED. THIS SETTING IS FOUND WITHIN THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. IT WAS NOT POINTED OUT TO ME BY THE SELLING DEALER AND HAD BEEN APPARENTLY BEEN SWITCHED ON WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE NEW VEHICLE. THIS FEATURE IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE SET TO OFF BY DEFAULT. I WILL NEVER TURN IT ON! THERE WERE A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS ON MY DRIVE THAT DAY WHEN OTHER VEHICLES WERE FOLLOWING ME DANGEROUSLY CLOSELY AND THIS SUDDEN DECELERATION WOULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR-END COLLISION AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Mfg Campaign: 11256568
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON INTERSTATE 79 JUST OUTSIDE OF CHARLESTOWN WV, THE ALARMS IN THE CAR WENT OFF AND A "STEERING MALFUNCTION", "STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY" MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. IT WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THANKFULLY THE ROAD WAS NOT HEAVILY TRAVELED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. AN ACCIDENT SURELY WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THE ROAD WAS MORE CROWDED.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON INTERSTATE 79 JUST OUTSIDE OF CHARLESTOWN WV, THE ALARMS IN THE CAR WENT OFF AND A "STEERING MALFUNCTION", "STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY" MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. IT WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THANKFULLY THE ROAD WAS NOT HEAVILY TRAVELED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. AN ACCIDENT SURELY WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THE ROAD WAS MORE CROWDED.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON INTERSTATE 79 JUST OUTSIDE OF CHARLESTOWN WV, THE ALARMS IN THE CAR WENT OFF AND A "STEERING MALFUNCTION", "STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY" MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY. IT WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THANKFULLY THE ROAD WAS NOT HEAVILY TRAVELED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. AN ACCIDENT SURELY WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THE ROAD WAS MORE CROWDED.
Mfg Campaign: 11209594
Recall Date: May 23, 2019
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