Will The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Interfere With Rear Traffic Sensors In A 2021 Audi Q5

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Does this need a software update to avoid rear crossing traffic sensor alerts ?

asked by: Mohammad F

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e94CR isn't going to interfere with the rear traffic sensors on your 2021 Audi Q5. Typically the only issue you would have with a trailer hitch receiver is just with rear liftgate sensors, which is typically only a minor blockage just where the receiver tube is sitting.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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