Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2021 Audi Q5.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle engine lost power. The contact stated that all the warning lights on the dash were illuminated and the windows began to go up and down. The contact lost power steering functionality but the brakes were functional and she was able to safely stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the vehicle would not restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who diagnosed it and determined that water had entered the vehicle and short circuited the gateway control module. This failure is related to NHTSA campaign number: 21v947000 (electrical system, structure). The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v947000 (electrical system, structure). The dealer was contacted and informed her that an appointment for service would not be available for two months. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact was informed that the protective cover used to repair the failure was a plastic cover which the contact did not believe was adequate for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.