NHTSA Complaint #11420382 — 2011 AUDI A8

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11420382
Vehicle	2011 AUDI A8
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 10, 2019
Date Filed	June 10, 2021
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 AUDI A8. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the camshaft and timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

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