NHTSA Complaint #11523175 — 2016 AUDI Q5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11523175
Vehicle 2016 AUDI Q5
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 40,900 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Audi Q5. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was started, there was a loud whistling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the breather valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,900.

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