VW Audi Glitch: 'It's Fine,' Carmaker Pleads to Feds
Published Date: 7/28/2025
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Summary
Volkswagen found a small safety rule slip in some 2018-2024 Audi Q5 and SQ5 models and asked the government to say it’s no big deal. This affects drivers of these cars but won’t cost them money or cause recalls—at least for now. The government is reviewing Volkswagen’s request to keep things rolling smoothly.
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Audi Q5/SQ5 Safety Noncompliance Petition
If you own or drive certain Audi Q5 or SQ5 vehicles (model years 2018–2024, and 2021–2024 Sportback versions), Volkswagen says those cars do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118. Volkswagen filed a noncompliance report on August 9, 2024 and petitioned NHTSA on August 30, 2024 asking the agency to decide the noncompliance is "inconsequential." NHTSA has received Volkswagen's petition and is reviewing it.
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