Issue ID | 1718435 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11388712 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q8 |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 25/02/20 |
Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Every tim towing a trailer and hitch weight is over 300 lbs ( specification shows 770 lbs max, original audi hitch installed came with the car ) the audi limited pre-sense warning goes on after ~45 min drive with trailer. After that no distance warning or cruse control (adaptive) possible. After removing the trailer - the issue continues. Only solve is a new calibration of radar system at audi dealer (2 days) and same issue returns when towing a trailer again. (happen now 5 times since jan 2020 - when we bought the car) - and we towed 2 different trailers trailer 1 - 350 lbs hitch weight, trailer 2 700 lbs hitch weight - no solve by audi provided |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PLEASANTON, CA |
VIN pattern | WA1FVAF13LDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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