NHTSA Complaint #11497328 — 2020 AUDI Q7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11497328
Vehicle 2020 AUDI Q7
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

While driving at high speeds on the Freeway with my wife and 2 children (ages 4 & 5), an alert on the dashboard said - Electric System Malfunction. Drove straight to the near by dealership and was told not to turn off the vehicle as it might not start. Service Advisor said we were lucky it didn't stop on the freeway as it has for others. He asked us to collect our belongings as the car was not drivable due to a known electrical system malfunction. He said this was a known issue as there were many others impacted with this same issue and have been waiting months for the parts. He also said Audi of America is well aware of the issue but don't want to publicize it as they don't have the parts available to repair all the impacted vehicles. He provided me with the Audi TSB 27 22 41 showing they knew about it since at least March 2021 (Attached).

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