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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WA1LFAFP5DA088091 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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WA1LFAFP5DA•••••• 2013 Audi Q5

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82on the model
37builds in total
Most reported Steering 1 Engine 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other Feb 2026
Oil leak/ and tire suspension icon keeps coming on after i fixed it
Steering Sep 2019
2013 audi q5 premium plus. The problem is with the steering wheel , it acts weird and feels different than usual. It feels softer and then stiff during the same maneuver when driving the car and turning on a different city street , at speeds lower than 40 mph . The vehicle has…
Engine Sep 2018
Excessive oil consumption. My engine burns excessive oil. I have to add more oil after driving every few 100 miles

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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 WA1LFAFP5DA088091 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.