NHTSA Complaint #10905130 — 2014 AUDI Q5
VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10905130 |
| Vehicle | 2014 AUDI Q5 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 12,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
THE WIPER PULLS BACK WATER TO THE WINDSCREEN THAT IMPACTS VISIBILITY CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND VIDES WERE SHOWN. BRAND NEW WIPER BLADES WERE INSTALLED AT THE COST OF $80. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS BY DESIGN. HAVE DRIVEN SEVERAL Q5'S AND SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD IS DEFINITELY NOT BY DESIGN. VIDEOS ARE POSTED ON THE AUDI FACEBOOK PAGE. NO RESPONSE OR ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE.
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