Source: The following is excerpted from a post by David A. Wood on CarComplaints.com on the settlement of a class-action lawsuit covering squeaking brakes on Audi Q7s. The settlement, which still has to be approved by a judge, covers 2017 and 2018 model year versions of the large sport-utility vehicles
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Audi Q7 squeaking brakes caused a class action lawsuit that has reached the settlement stage, although a judge must still grant final approval to the settlement agreement.
Plaintiffs Valeria Mercado and Andrea Kristyanne Holmes claim the Audi Q7 squeaking front brakes are distracting to Audi drivers and others on the roads.
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Audi Responds to Q7 Brake Squeal Lawsuit
The initial class action lawsuit included 2015-2018 Q7 SUVs, but the settlement includes only 2017 and 2018 SUVs.
Although Audi agreed to settle the lawsuit to put an end to it after the class action was amended and refiled five times, the automaker says there is nothing wrong with the Audi Q7 vehicles.
The company says the owner’s manual clearly says brake noise can occur for various reasons, and the lawsuit never identified any defective brake components on the vehicles.
Audi also told the judge the original plaintiff never said the brakes failed to slow down the vehicle, and the automaker also argues brake “noise” doesn’t equal a brake “defect.”
Audi Brakes Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
The Audi Q7 squeaking brakes class-action lawsuit settlement includes:
“All persons and entities who purchased or leased any model year 2017 or 2018 Audi Q7 vehicle that was imported and distributed by VWGoA for sale or lease in the United States or Puerto Rico.”
The entire post can be viewed by clicking HERE.
I purchased my car on 04/20/21. I have made serval complaints and email to the dealership. I have taken my car in 3 times and the first time I was told it will cost over $5,000 to replace the brakes and for me to spray water on it, keep it clean. I was also told to go on the freeway and push the gas and then stop hard on the breaks. One guy even told me I should’ve did research before purchasing the car. I was very offended by the comment. Fast forward just recently took the car in again cause I’m overwhelmed embarrassed, frustrated and mentally exhausted. Still saying I need to pay almost $5,000 to replace the brakes.
I was told by my landlord that I couldn’t park my car on the property where I stay due to my car making so much noise and waking up the neighbors as I have to leave at 6am. I have never hated a car so much as I do this car. This car noise has been a nightmare for me. Im not sure what to do.
I have a 2021 Audi Q7. The brake squeaking so loud. It wake up my family when I back out of the driveway. It is embarrassing to drive and brake. Everyone in my neighborhood can hear it.