NHTSA Complaint #11506862 — 2020 AUDI A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506862
Vehicle	2020 AUDI A6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 11, 2023
Date Filed	February 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Receiving multiple electrical warnings including low battery charge, vehicle starting system, parking brake malfunction, stabilization control (ESC/ABS), parking aid malfunction, and all-wheel drive malfunction. Issue appears to be due to a common failing 48v battery alternator.

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