2019 Audi Q8 - STRUCTURE:BODY Failure Complaint (#b17b5c)

2019 Audi Q8

  • Date of Incident: Dec-16, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Dec-18, 2024
  • Failed components: STRUCTURE:BODY

Wheel arch on the front passenger side flew off on the highway. There was no visible issues that the piece was loose as it’s been on the car securely for 45k miles.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternWA1AVAF1*KD******
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
ManufacturerAUDI AG
MakeAUDI
ModelQ8
Model Year2019
SeriesQ8 quattro 3.0T Premium
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine ManufacturerAudi
Engine HP335
Engine KW249.809
Engine Displacement (CC)3000
Engine Displacement (CI)183.071
Other Engine InfoEmissions Certification Test Group: KVGAJ03.0NAM; Federal/California Emissions Standard: Tier 3 BIN 125 LEV3 ULEV125
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Indirect
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoAdvanced Front Airbags.
Plant CityBRATISLAVA
Plant CountrySLOVAKIA
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