NHTSA Complaint #11502819 — 2021 AUDI Q8

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502819
Vehicle	2021 AUDI Q8
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 15, 2022
Date Filed	January 20, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ND

Consumer Description

Oct 15, 2022 lights began flashing. Electrical Malfunction came up. Said to pull over safely as soon as possible. Dealership said it is not safe to drive. Is still at the Audi dealership since they could finally get it in Nov 16, 2022. It has 17,248 miles on it. Am told it needs a new Alternator/Generator and there is no expected timeframe. It is now Jan 20, 2023 and I have been without a car.

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