NHTSA Complaint #10985802 — 2015 AUDI Q5

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10985802
Vehicle	2015 AUDI Q5
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	May 11, 2017
Date Filed	May 15, 2017
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT A 3RD DEGREE BURN ACROSS HER THIGH BY GETTING A GROCERY BAG OUT OF 2015 AUDI Q5 -- WHILE HELPING HER MOM. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN PARK. OCCURRED IN OUR GARAGE AT OUR HOME. THE EXHAUST STICKS OUT TOO FAR BY AN INCH OR SO. UNSAFE DESIGN FOR THE PUBLIC. RECALL IT!

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