3.7
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 33,500 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the message "Pull Over Immediately" and a chime started to sound. The contact pulled off the road and placed the vehicle into park (P) and turned off the vehicle down for approximately 20 minutes. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle started to overheat, and the warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure became reoccurring. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed that the radiator was cracked and lost all coolant, and that the radiator, thermostat and seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
- Burtonsville, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he became aware of a coolant leak underneath the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump was be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
- Grayslake, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Peacock auto mall (5001 us-278 a, hardeeville, SC) was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available for the recall remedy until fall of 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided an estimated date of late 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V622000 (electrical system). The contact called Kansas City Audi at 816-941-9500 (located at 10330 madison ave, Kansas City, mo 64114) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling) and parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 17V622000 (electrical system).
- Overland Park, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (Audi tysons corner, 8598 leesburg pike, vienna, va 22182) was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Carlisle, PA, USA
- Canyon Lake, CA, USA