While driving, the steering wheel suddenly locked up and could not be turned. Several warning lights simultaneously appeared on the dashboard including: "steering malfunction! Please stop vehicle", "audi adaptive light malfunction! See owners manual", "start/stop system malfunction! Function unavailable", and "audi pre sense currently limited" - no warning lights were present prior to this event. The sudden loss of steering could have caused serious injury to myself and to other drivers or pedestrians nearby. I was thankfully able to stop the vehicle, but i could not pull over because the steering wheel could not be turned. The car was towed to the audi dealership and i was told the "electronic power steering rack" would need to be replaced costing nearly $5,000. 00.
| VIN Pattern | WA1BNAFY*J2****** |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN AG |
| Make | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | Q5 quattro Premium Plus |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi |
| Engine HP | 252 |
| Engine KW | 187.916 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2000 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 122.047 |
| Other Engine Info | Gasoline(50-st) Emissions Certification Test Group: JVGAJ02.0AAC Federal/California Emission Standard: Bin125/LEV III ULEV 125 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Indirect |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | All Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Advanced Front Airbags. |
| Plant City | SAN JOSE |
| Plant State | CHIAPAS |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |