Squeaky Brakes = Lawsuit Against Audi

— Audi Q7 squeaking brakes have caused a lawsuit that alleges model year 2015-2018 Q7 SUVs are equipped with defective braking systems that cause loud high-pitched noise that creates a safety hazard.

The lawsuit alleges squealing and squeaking noises occur during routine driving when a driver uses the brake pedal. According to the plaintiff, Audi allegedly knows the Q7 brakes are so loud that everyone on the road is startled just from a driver applying the brakes.

Plaintiff Valeria Mercado says she leased her 2017 Audi Q7 in January 2017 for more than $76,000 from a California Audi dealership. By May 2017 the brakes started making loud squeaking and squealing noise when she applied the brake pedal.

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The BRAKE Report Staff
The BRAKE Report Staff

The BRAKE Report is the trade publication of record for braking systems, friction materials, and brake safety. Published by Hagman Media and edited by founder Brian Hagman, it covers OEM and aftermarket braking technology, NHTSA brake-related recalls, and commercial vehicle brake systems for an audience of chassis engineers, friction industry professionals, and automotive investors.