NHTSA Complaint #11503894 — 2019 AUDI Q8

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11503894
Vehicle	2019 AUDI Q8
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 25, 2023
Date Filed	January 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Got Electrical System Malfunction to start. I called service and they said car was safe to drive. Continued driving got a fault for automatic start/Stop malfunction, followed by: Right lug nut loose Right brake light malfunction Parking brake malfunction Distance indicator malfunction Power Steering malfunction Drive train ,malfunction. Car engine started hesitating and dash went totally blank. Car was hard to steer , luckily I live near the dealership. Dealer said there are 30 cars in their service department with the same problem. I am #3000 on Audis waitlist for parts to fix problem. 48 volt battery and alternator.

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