NHTSA Complaint #11585334 — 2017 AUDI Q7

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11585334
Vehicle	2017 AUDI Q7
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 23, 2024
Date Filed	April 25, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While driving, the lower suspension control arm broke in half. No impact to the part, a break with no explanation. Cause the vehicle to veer to one side while the vehicle dropped in ride height causing the tire to rub on the inside of the wheel well. The damage could have caused a crash if going at a higher speed. This happened at 15 mph while increasing in speed.

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