# 2020 AUDI Q7 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `2246321` · 2026-09-14 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** Q7
- **Year:** 2020
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 73,000
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and the brakes engaged without warning, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle in front. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, neck, and head. Medical attention was provided. The contact received continued treatment for whiplash, migraine headaches, and chiropractic treatments. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*