Tl* the contact owns a 2018 audi q5. while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the traction warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. in addition, the steering wheel was difficult to steer. the vehicle was taken to audi eau claire (5201 fairview dr, eau claire, wi 54701) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering rack needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 900.