Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2011 Audi A6.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Audi A6. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had exploded. The failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist. The hole ruptured the tire and caused a blow out. The contact called roadside assistance, who replaced the defective tire with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.