NHTSA Complaint #11404348 — 2016 AUDI S7

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11404348
Vehicle	2016 AUDI S7
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 20, 2021
Date Filed	March 22, 2021
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

AT 74000 MILES, THE TURBOCHARGERS FAILED. I WAS IN TRAFFIC ON A BUSY THOROUGHFARE AND ENGINE QUIT WORKING. COULD NOT DRIVE, OR TURN CAR. I WAS STOPPED.. THANKFULLY POLICE CAME QUICKLY. THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR THAT AUDI IS AWARE OF.

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