Blind Spot Detection problems of the 2022 Audi Q5

Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint – 2022 Audi Q5 I am reporting a potential safety defect involving water intrusion through the panoramic-roof drainage system of a 2022 Audi Q5 and resulting damage to the vehicle's electrical system. The vehicle was purchased with a rebuilt title at approximately 8,000 miles following minor dents/scratches and was fully operational. We drove approximately 23,000 additional miles without water-intrusion or electrical problems. Following heavy rainfall, water entered the vehicle and reached the comfort module, wiring and connectors, causing corrosion and extensive electrical damage. While driving, the vehicle began stalling and its lights/electronics started flashing. After we stopped, it would not start again. Audi estimated approximately $12,000 to repair the vehicle by replacing the comfort module/connectors and cutting and splicing the affected wiring harness to new connectors. Our insurer, progressive, considers this a safety concern because the affected wiring harness connects with other vehicle systems and recommends replacement of the entire harness rather than splicing it. Audi TSB 2075969/2 addresses water intrusion in 2018–2023 Q5/sq5 vehicles and states that panoramic-roof drain hoses may become kinked during headliner installation, blocking drainage and allowing water into the vehicle. Audi also issued safety recall 90s9/NHTSA 21v-947 concerning liquid reaching the gateway control module in 2018–2022 Q5/sq5 vehicles, recognizing that water-related electrical failure can cause reduced engine power and increase crash risk. Our vehicle experienced an electrical malfunction while driving after water intrusion. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this known Q5 panoramic-roof drainage defect presents a safety defect requiring recall action. The vehicle is preserved and available for inspection.

See attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The attached tell the whole story. When I looked at this car last June, it was the color we wasted. We have looked at so many aidi's, at other dealers, before this, and because of the pandemic they were very short on stock. . My last three SUV's always had all the safety equipment. The issue here is they didn't tell show us the window sticker and it was not a round. Us about the missing safety equipment, we have had this vehicle about 6 months and it is very unsafe to drive. We have had several close calls, due to the missing safety equipment. I tried to get to get Audi America and the dealer to add the missing safety equipment. Including . It is standard on all premium plus modeds side assist (blind spot) rear cross traffic adaptive cruise control it's also missing the. . . . . Phone box, toll module, and power steering column. I found out later after they emailed the widow sticker that they took off about $1500 from the price of the car. I would be happy today if the added the missing modules, and safety equipment. I would be happy to give them back the amount they they deducted. At my age of 82, I need this equipment, that my other SUV had. John harn.