NHTSA Complaint #11502629 — 2019 AUDI A8

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502629
Vehicle	2019 AUDI A8
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 7, 2023
Date Filed	January 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Message appeared on display Jan 7 2023: "Electrical system: Malfunction! Please contact service" The trunk lid opened while I was driving, the a/c quit (I am in Key West!), the auto start/stop quit. I had heard of many other Audi owners whose car just quit, so I scooted home and parked. I had it towed to Coral Gables FL at my expense, and the dealer told me it was an alternator problem that needed to be replaced. None available in the US, could be months before it's repaired. Car is 2019 Audi A8 with 42,000 miles.

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