NHTSA Complaint #11600822 — 2015 AUDI Q5

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated when the vehicle was driven to the independent mechanic for an inspection for a possible oil leak, the mechanic observed that there was a significant amount of corrosion on the rear sub frame of the vehicle. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the extreme corrosion of the rear sub frame. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.