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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1BNAFYXK2137770 · Checked Sep 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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WA1BNAFYXK2•••••• 2019 Audi Q5

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2019 Audi Q5 build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
48on the model
20builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Tires 1

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Unknown Or Other Jun 2023
Sunroof exploded--no sign of rock (not near overpass), gun shot, bird,etc. It just blew up at highway speed on 6/17/2023 near milepost 98 on I-55 south near Cape Girardeau MO. Fortunately the interior cloth sunshade prevented glass from entering the vehicle. We were at risk from…
Tires May 2021
A vehicle service center noticed that the rubber on the surface of the tire tread appeared to be failing /deteriorating on all four tires in a way that was not normal. Cracks at least .25 inches deep are forming and some small chunks are separating. Given that the same condition…
Steering Apr 2020
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…
Steering May 2019
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…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WA1BNAFYXK2137770 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.