{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11726513,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/21/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/23/2026","vin":"WA1DABGE3RB","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"While operating my 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron at 30 mph,  I attempted to slow the vehicle to make a turn. Upon pressing the brake pedal, the regenerative braking system failed to engage properly, and the expected deceleration did not occur. The brake pedal felt very soft and the vehicle continued to move forward with nearly no braking force, despite significant pressure being applied to the pedal.  The failure appears to be a total malfunction of the 'brake blending' system\u2014the critical handover between the electric regenerative system and the hydraulic friction brakes. Even as a secondary safety measure, the hydraulic brakes failed to provide adequate stopping power. This resulted in a significantly extended deceleration distance that nearly caused a collision. No warning lights appeared on the dashboard prior to this event, making the failure sudden and unpredictable.  Please note that this happened shortly after driving 10 miles on a very hilly road and extensively using paddle shifters while driving downhill to force battery charging.  The breaks continued to have issues for the next 2h of driving and didn't work as expected for about 60% of the time.  The next day, I tried driving short distance and was not able reproduce the problem.   This happened on March 21, 2026 between hours of 2 and 4pm.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2024","productMake":"AUDI","productModel":"Q8","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}