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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1L2AFP8GA120502 · Checked Aug 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WA1L2AFP8GA•••••• 2016 Audi Q5

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Audi Q5 build (5 vs 2).

5on this build
75on the model
32builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Electrical System 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Apr 2022
Component: 2016 Audi Q5 Available for inspection : UNKNOWN Safety risk: YES The car was just driven and parked in the garage, approximately 30 minutes prior to our discovery of the fire. My wife and I had to escape the fire. UNKNOWN YES The Town of Sterling, MA fire department…
Engine Mar 2023
The side assist went out and I had it replaced at the dealership. I paid out of pocket for this cost. The engine had been burning oil then started causing problems while driving prompting me to take into the dealership. I was informed that the engine is in backorder and it’s…
Engine And Engine Cooling Apr 2018
The contact owns a 2016 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…
Engine Jan 2023
The vehicle engine no longer works. The coolant line broke without warning, and the whole engine needs to be replaced. The vehicle no longer works
Engine Jan 2023
Excessive oil consumption

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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 WA1L2AFP8GA120502 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.