NHTSA Complaint #11552232 — 2018 AUDI Q5

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11552232
Vehicle	2018 AUDI Q5
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 14, 2023
Date Filed	October 27, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

Suddenly car entry stopped working. Warning messages on display about start/stop, engine starting malfunction, every single light. I found the driver rear side full of water where the fuse panel and control modules are located. There was water soaked into the insulation at the bottom of the space as well as the insulation over the wheel well. Water drops were viewed on the controllers in that space.

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