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WA1LFAFPXBA••••••2011 Audi Q5
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2011 Audi Q5 build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
134on the model
43builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Air Bags 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2019
2011 audi q5 wouldn't hold idle, wouldn't accelerate on city street, stalled at a turn check engine light came on and it wouldn't start back up not even turn over. It had to be towed to the mechanic. Fuel pump electronics faulty, they replaced the fuel pump module. Audi has 96k…
Air BagsFeb 2019
The contact owns a 2011 audi audi q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called numerous unknown audi dealers and was…
EngineJan 2018
Timing chain tensioner, tensioner etc for camshafts with engine repair. During oil consumption repair the mechanic noticed this issue and it was repaired during the oil consumption repair. 2011 audi q5 75k miles
Visibility/wiperDec 2017
Panoramic sunroof start leaking water when rain and panoramic foam swells, foam becomes rusied and builds corrosion
Air BagsFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2011 audi q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags). The contact stated that audi rochester (located at 3955 w henrietta rd, rochester, ny 14623, (585) 334-1600) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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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 WA1LFAFPXBA091436 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.