Am I safe driving my 2018 Audi Q5 after it suddenly braked and the automatic drive-assist came into effect?

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This is not unheard of, but it's a very dangerous thing to be happening, especially if there are other cars around. Having the car suddenly apply the brakes as if it was mid-emergency has obvious hazards, including actually causing an accident that wasn't about to happen in the first place.
Honda (to name just one manufacturer) has had a lengthy legal battle in the USA over its cars that would confuse roadside items (like rubbish bins) as a car entering from the side, and would apply the brakes suddenly as a result. But it's not just Honda, and a RAM utility we tested recently also had the habit of confusing the smallest leaf or driveway twig with a major obstacle that had to be avoided at all costs.
At its best, it's an annoying (and heart-stopping) phenomenon and at its worst, it could cause a crash. And you can't simply disengage the Autonomous Emergency Braking system as it's an integral part of the car that contributes to its safety rating.
It needs to be sorted out and made safe. That may require the whole system, including its sensors, to be examined and possibly parts replaced. But such an essential safety system demands to be working properly.

Audi Q5 Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $25,190	Price To: $31,130
2.0 TDI Quattro Design	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $25,190	Price To: $31,130
2.0 Tfsi Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $28,820	Price To: $34,760
3.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Diesel AUTO	Price From: $33,330	Price To: $39,710

Audi Q5 Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2.0 TDI Quattro Design	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1657x1898x4663 mm	Ground Clearance: 197 mm
2.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1657x1898x4663 mm	Ground Clearance: 197 mm
2.0 Tfsi Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1657x1898x4663 mm	Ground Clearance: 197 mm
3.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1657x1898x4663 mm	Ground Clearance: 197 mm

Audi Q5 Model	Body Type	Specs	Braked Capacity
3.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Diesel AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2000kg
50 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Diesel AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2000kg
2.0 TDI Quattro Design	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2000kg
2.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2000kg

Audi Q5 Model	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
3.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 255x45 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 in	Rear Rim: 8x20 in
50 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 255x45 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 in	Rear Rim: 8x20 in
2.0 TDI Quattro Design	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 235x60 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8x18 in
2.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 255x45 R20	Front Rim: 8x20 in	Rear Rim: 8x20 in

Audi Q5 Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
2.0 TDI Quattro Design	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km
2.0 Tfsi Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 7.3L/100km
3.0 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Diesel AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.1L/100km
40 TDI Quattro Design	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.4L/100km
50 TDI Quattro Sport	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Diesel AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km

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