NHTSA Complaint #11676163 — 2018 AUDI A5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11676163
Vehicle	2018 AUDI A5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 25, 2025
Date Filed	July 25, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The vehicle has 36000 miles on it and the oil cooler has failed. The car is meticulously maintained. This failure compromises the ability for the engine to cool properly. Because of the failure, coolant is then forced into the engine oil potentially destroying the engine. Engine replacements are 10,000 for these types of cars. Audi is aware of this issue and should repair all vehicles with this known issue

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