Annoying noise in new Q5 PHEV

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Mom called asking for help coz she got a brand new Q5 PHEV (Dec 2023) and there's a strange whining noise from the engine whenever she accelerates on gas (not electric). It goes away when she let off the gas and happens at various speeds. She says the dealer looked at it for over a week and says it's "normal" - turbo noise they claim. Really? Sounds more like a fault to me! Anyone else with a Q5 PHEV experiencing this noise? Any advice is appreciated!

 

[_astroguy]

Mom called asking for help coz she got a brand new Q5 PHEV (Dec 2023) and there's a strange whining noise from the engine whenever she accelerates on gas (not electric). It goes away when she let off the gas and happens at various speeds. She says the dealer looked at it for over a week and says it's "normal" - turbo noise they claim. Really? Sounds more like a fault to me! Anyone else with a Q5 PHEV experiencing this noise? Any advice is appreciated!

That sounds like the pedestrian warning system kicking in. I've seen some owners online mention the same noise and confirm it's just a safety feature to alert pedestrians.

 

[delulu]

It is perfectly normal, EVs dont make that much noise, with that safety feature you can be reassured that pedestrians and especially you as the driver is safe from any unwanted accidents

 

[_Pabz]

Agree with these guys ^^ I'm pretty sure it's just your pedestrian warning system doing its job.

 

[AudiQ5Driver]

That sounds like the pedestrian warning system kicking in. I've seen some owners online mention the same noise and confirm it's just a safety feature to alert pedestrians.

Pedestrian warning system? On gas?

 

[Evholic_4]

Pedestrian warning system? On gas?

Yes! The warning system won't go away even if he is on combustion engine. You might be confusing something.