NHTSA Complaint #11432422 — 2021 AUDI Q8

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11432422
Vehicle	2021 AUDI Q8
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 9, 2021
Date Filed	September 10, 2021
Mileage	3,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q8. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shutoff as the electrical problem, see local dealer warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact pulled off to the side of the highway and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and had yet to be diagnosed. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

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