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2022 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK — ENGINE

fire2 injured · 1871127 · 2023-02-05

Vehicle

Make
AUDI
Model
Q5 SPORTBACK
Year
2022
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

The vehicle’s engine failed and ignited a fire. There is an active safety recall for the engine connecting rod of this vehicle. NHTSA recall number, 22V753. My husband was assigned a loaner vehicle owned by Audi Ontario with an active manufacture safety recall. The dealership was aware of the recall. The recall was not disclosed and the defective vehicle had not been inspected or repaired by Audio Ontario. My husband and my 3 year son were in the defective vehicle on the freeway when it malfunctioned. The engine burst into flames and began to lose function while driving in the carpool lane. The engine ultimately exploded on the side of the freeway with my husband and child nearly escaping with their lives. This incident resulted in both sustaining injuries and trauma. Audi Ontario’s negligence was reckless, dangerous, and displayed a complete disregard for human life. I believe Audi Ontario’s should be thoroughly investigated due to the threat they pose to public safety and recall laws they ignored. Audi Ontario breached their duty to provide a safe vehicle as a loaner, failed to disclose the defective’s vehicle recall or repair status, continuously loaned out an unrepaired recalled vehicle, committed gross negligence resulting in injures, trauma, and child endangerment. The dealer still has not disclosed recall status or repairs of the defective vehicle. I believe the dealer is trying to cover up their negligence and safety violations. It is unknown if the vehi

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11505694
Machine
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