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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1L2AFP4GA027444 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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WA1L2AFP4GA•••••• 2016 Audi Q5

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76on the model
32builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Fuel/propulsion System May 2026
I am reporting a safety issue involving my 2016 Audi Q5. The vehicle previously underwent recall 20Z8/20W9, which addresses fuel pump flange cracking that can cause fuel leaks and fuel vapor odors. Despite this recall repair being marked as completed, I am now experiencing a…
Power Train Aug 2018
Vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. Happened [intermittently] when decelerating; instead of gearing down to idle/stop, the engine continued to rev...I had to lean heavily on the brakes [which then felt mushy] to continue to a stop
Unknown Or Other Aug 2016
On august 11, 2016 I purchased from audi tysons corner, located at 8545 leesburg pike, vienna, va 22182, a 2016 audi quattro for $42,040.00 [exhibit f]. I traded in my 2007 bmw x3 [exhibit I] for $5,000 (I signed the title over to audi tysons corner on same date) with a…

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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 WA1L2AFP4GA027444 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.