NHTSA Complaint #11421775 — 2012 AUDI Q5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421775
Vehicle	2012 AUDI Q5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 26, 2021
Date Filed	June 22, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

Extreme oil consumption (burning 2+ quarts in less than 500 miles); cutting off while idling. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. If this is a leak, it could possibly catch on fire while my child is driving to school, or it could cut off while driving causing a bad accident. Yes it has been confirmed by a repair facility. Check/add oil indicator; check engine light; emits black smoke from rear. Issues appeared 2 days after purchasing the car.

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