{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11704035,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"12/09/2025","vin":"WA1BAAFY6M2","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"While driving my 2021 Audi Q5, the vehicle experienced a sudden transmission disengagement without warning. The vehicle behaved as if it had shifted into neutral while in motion. When this occurred, pressing the accelerator produced no response \u2014 the engine would not rev and the vehicle would not accelerate. This created a serious safety risk as it occurred during normal driving conditions and could have resulted in a collision.  After stopping the vehicle and shifting into Park and then back into Drive, the transmission temporarily re-engaged. The issue reoccurred multiple times. Prior to one of the failures, the vehicle hesitated and bucked when starting from a stop.  A warning message later appeared stating: \u201cTransmission malfunction. You may continue to drive but will be unable to reverse.\u201d  The vehicle was taken to an authorized Audi dealership. Audi of America approved replacement of the transmission control module (mechatronic unit); however, this repair did not resolve the problem. After repeated failed adaptations and diagnostics, the dealer confirmed that the entire transmission requires replacement, citing internal gear set failure.  The dealer documented that:  Basic transmission settings and adaptations were attempted at least five times  The failure consistently occurs at the same gear position  A similar Audi Q5 case required full transmission replacement  Audi Technical Assistance Center instructed the dealer to replace the transmission  Despite this, Audi of America has refused further assistance due to the vehicle being slightly outside the standard warranty period, even though the mileage is extremely low and the failure is safety-related.  This appears to be a defect involving the Audi S-tronic transmission, as similar complaints have been reported by other owners. The sudden loss of propulsion while driving presents a clear safety hazard.  Safety Impact  Sudden loss of acceleration while driving  No throttle response during failure  Occurred wit","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2021","productMake":"AUDI","productModel":"Q5","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}