Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 74E3
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2021
Consumer Complaints
73 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Coolant leakage and pump problem for engine cooling. Unit was replaced.
Corrective Action:
Coolant leakage and pump problem for engine cooling. Unit was replaced.
Additional Notes:
Coolant leakage and pump problem for engine cooling. Unit was replaced.
Mfg Campaign: 11443772
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Significant leaking from water pump and thermostat housing.
Corrective Action:
Significant leaking from water pump and thermostat housing.
Additional Notes:
Significant leaking from water pump and thermostat housing.
Mfg Campaign: 11439007
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
This car has a KNOWN issue with the water pump housing leaking well before the expected lifespan of said part/gasket and Audi has not issued a TSB regarding it. It's unacceptable that a luxury car needs such a major repair with few miles (many users are experiencing this well before 40k miles) and if you are out of the original warranty, you're stuck with a $1k+ bill. My car with just about 47k miles on it has been slowly leaking from this part for about a year now and will need to be fixed soon as my coolant level is dropping steadily.
Corrective Action:
This car has a KNOWN issue with the water pump housing leaking well before the expected lifespan of said part/gasket and Audi has not issued a TSB regarding it. It's unacceptable that a luxury car needs such a major repair with few miles (many users are experiencing this well before 40k miles) and if you are out of the original warranty, you're stuck with a $1k+ bill. My car with just about 47k miles on it has been slowly leaking from this part for about a year now and will need to be fixed soon as my coolant level is dropping steadily.
Additional Notes:
This car has a KNOWN issue with the water pump housing leaking well before the expected lifespan of said part/gasket and Audi has not issued a TSB regarding it. It's unacceptable that a luxury car needs such a major repair with few miles (many users are experiencing this well before 40k miles) and if you are out of the original warranty, you're stuck with a $1k+ bill. My car with just about 47k miles on it has been slowly leaking from this part for about a year now and will need to be fixed soon as my coolant level is dropping steadily.
Mfg Campaign: 11439022
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front passenger seat, the light went off. Thereafter, the light would intermittently go on and off. We took the car to the dealer from whom we bought it - Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Their technician tested the car and confirmed a fault code #DTC B1225F1. They found "tsb #2051242/5 for issue and fault" and installed "cable tie per tsb." We continued to drive the car without incident until September 2021when the problem happened again. The passenger side airbag warning light began going on and off intermittently both when the front passenger seat was occupied and when it was not. Since we had moved from San Francisco to Novato, we took the car to Audi Marin. They verified the concern and found fault code P122F51. They confirmed the tsb recommended repair had already been done and told us it was first repaired on August 2, 2019 (before we bought the car) and again in November 2020 when we reported the problem to Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Audi Marin's recommended repair is to replace the passenger side seat POD which would cost approximately $2,000. We have been advised that the defective passenger side air bag and/or seat sensor pad constitutes a safety hazard because the airbag system may not work. We have since learned that several Audi models have been recalled for defects in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). In March of 2021, it was announced Audi is recalling virtually all A3, RS3 and S3 cars built from 2015 to 2020 to address the risk that the PODS may malfunction and turn off the airbag when someone is in the front passenger seat.
Corrective Action:
The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front passenger seat, the light went off. Thereafter, the light would intermittently go on and off. We took the car to the dealer from whom we bought it - Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Their technician tested the car and confirmed a fault code #DTC B1225F1. They found "tsb #2051242/5 for issue and fault" and installed "cable tie per tsb." We continued to drive the car without incident until September 2021when the problem happened again. The passenger side airbag warning light began going on and off intermittently both when the front passenger seat was occupied and when it was not. Since we had moved from San Francisco to Novato, we took the car to Audi Marin. They verified the concern and found fault code P122F51. They confirmed the tsb recommended repair had already been done and told us it was first repaired on August 2, 2019 (before we bought the car) and again in November 2020 when we reported the problem to Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Audi Marin's recommended repair is to replace the passenger side seat POD which would cost approximately $2,000. We have been advised that the defective passenger side air bag and/or seat sensor pad constitutes a safety hazard because the airbag system may not work. We have since learned that several Audi models have been recalled for defects in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). In March of 2021, it was announced Audi is recalling virtually all A3, RS3 and S3 cars built from 2015 to 2020 to address the risk that the PODS may malfunction and turn off the airbag when someone is in the front passenger seat.
Additional Notes:
The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front passenger seat, the light went off. Thereafter, the light would intermittently go on and off. We took the car to the dealer from whom we bought it - Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Their technician tested the car and confirmed a fault code #DTC B1225F1. They found "tsb #2051242/5 for issue and fault" and installed "cable tie per tsb." We continued to drive the car without incident until September 2021when the problem happened again. The passenger side airbag warning light began going on and off intermittently both when the front passenger seat was occupied and when it was not. Since we had moved from San Francisco to Novato, we took the car to Audi Marin. They verified the concern and found fault code P122F51. They confirmed the tsb recommended repair had already been done and told us it was first repaired on August 2, 2019 (before we bought the car) and again in November 2020 when we reported the problem to Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Audi Marin's recommended repair is to replace the passenger side seat POD which would cost approximately $2,000. We have been advised that the defective passenger side air bag and/or seat sensor pad constitutes a safety hazard because the airbag system may not work. We have since learned that several Audi models have been recalled for defects in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). In March of 2021, it was announced Audi is recalling virtually all A3, RS3 and S3 cars built from 2015 to 2020 to address the risk that the PODS may malfunction and turn off the airbag when someone is in the front passenger seat.
Mfg Campaign: 11434300
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front passenger seat, the light went off. Thereafter, the light would intermittently go on and off. We took the car to the dealer from whom we bought it - Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Their technician tested the car and confirmed a fault code #DTC B1225F1. They found "tsb #2051242/5 for issue and fault" and installed "cable tie per tsb." We continued to drive the car without incident until September 2021when the problem happened again. The passenger side airbag warning light began going on and off intermittently both when the front passenger seat was occupied and when it was not. Since we had moved from San Francisco to Novato, we took the car to Audi Marin. They verified the concern and found fault code P122F51. They confirmed the tsb recommended repair had already been done and told us it was first repaired on August 2, 2019 (before we bought the car) and again in November 2020 when we reported the problem to Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Audi Marin's recommended repair is to replace the passenger side seat POD which would cost approximately $2,000. We have been advised that the defective passenger side air bag and/or seat sensor pad constitutes a safety hazard because the airbag system may not work. We have since learned that several Audi models have been recalled for defects in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). In March of 2021, it was announced Audi is recalling virtually all A3, RS3 and S3 cars built from 2015 to 2020 to address the risk that the PODS may malfunction and turn off the airbag when someone is in the front passenger seat.
Corrective Action:
The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front passenger seat, the light went off. Thereafter, the light would intermittently go on and off. We took the car to the dealer from whom we bought it - Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Their technician tested the car and confirmed a fault code #DTC B1225F1. They found "tsb #2051242/5 for issue and fault" and installed "cable tie per tsb." We continued to drive the car without incident until September 2021when the problem happened again. The passenger side airbag warning light began going on and off intermittently both when the front passenger seat was occupied and when it was not. Since we had moved from San Francisco to Novato, we took the car to Audi Marin. They verified the concern and found fault code P122F51. They confirmed the tsb recommended repair had already been done and told us it was first repaired on August 2, 2019 (before we bought the car) and again in November 2020 when we reported the problem to Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Audi Marin's recommended repair is to replace the passenger side seat POD which would cost approximately $2,000. We have been advised that the defective passenger side air bag and/or seat sensor pad constitutes a safety hazard because the airbag system may not work. We have since learned that several Audi models have been recalled for defects in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). In March of 2021, it was announced Audi is recalling virtually all A3, RS3 and S3 cars built from 2015 to 2020 to address the risk that the PODS may malfunction and turn off the airbag when someone is in the front passenger seat.
Additional Notes:
The passenger side air bag warning light and/or passenger seat sensor mat has failed 3 times (twice since we've owned the car and once before). We purchased a used 2017 A4 Audi Sedan in October 2019. In early November 2020 the passenger side airbag warning light came on. After adjusting the front passenger seat, the light went off. Thereafter, the light would intermittently go on and off. We took the car to the dealer from whom we bought it - Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Their technician tested the car and confirmed a fault code #DTC B1225F1. They found "tsb #2051242/5 for issue and fault" and installed "cable tie per tsb." We continued to drive the car without incident until September 2021when the problem happened again. The passenger side airbag warning light began going on and off intermittently both when the front passenger seat was occupied and when it was not. Since we had moved from San Francisco to Novato, we took the car to Audi Marin. They verified the concern and found fault code P122F51. They confirmed the tsb recommended repair had already been done and told us it was first repaired on August 2, 2019 (before we bought the car) and again in November 2020 when we reported the problem to Royal Automotive Group in San Francisco. Audi Marin's recommended repair is to replace the passenger side seat POD which would cost approximately $2,000. We have been advised that the defective passenger side air bag and/or seat sensor pad constitutes a safety hazard because the airbag system may not work. We have since learned that several Audi models have been recalled for defects in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). In March of 2021, it was announced Audi is recalling virtually all A3, RS3 and S3 cars built from 2015 to 2020 to address the risk that the PODS may malfunction and turn off the airbag when someone is in the front passenger seat.
Mfg Campaign: 11434300
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
I took my car in for a routine check and the dealership noted a potent is coolant /transmission fluid leak. However they said that it could have just been when coolant bubbled over so they decided not to repair anything and to just monitor. The next time I brought my car in my warranty was done and they noted the same issue and told me that I now had a coolant / transmission fluid lead that requires $3,000 to repair. I can clearly see the coolant reservoir tank leaking and upon googling this issue, it looks like a lot of 2017 A4s have the same issue, yet there has been no recall to fix this issue.
Corrective Action:
I took my car in for a routine check and the dealership noted a potent is coolant /transmission fluid leak. However they said that it could have just been when coolant bubbled over so they decided not to repair anything and to just monitor. The next time I brought my car in my warranty was done and they noted the same issue and told me that I now had a coolant / transmission fluid lead that requires $3,000 to repair. I can clearly see the coolant reservoir tank leaking and upon googling this issue, it looks like a lot of 2017 A4s have the same issue, yet there has been no recall to fix this issue.
Additional Notes:
I took my car in for a routine check and the dealership noted a potent is coolant /transmission fluid leak. However they said that it could have just been when coolant bubbled over so they decided not to repair anything and to just monitor. The next time I brought my car in my warranty was done and they noted the same issue and told me that I now had a coolant / transmission fluid lead that requires $3,000 to repair. I can clearly see the coolant reservoir tank leaking and upon googling this issue, it looks like a lot of 2017 A4s have the same issue, yet there has been no recall to fix this issue.
Mfg Campaign: 11432081
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
Our 2017 A4 suddenly had the passenger airbag warning light illuminate while driving. In addition a different warning stated "safety system malfunction." We took the car to the dealer. They saw that there was a code in the computer but said that this could be "because a wire moved." They claimed it was "fixed" by "restarting" the car.They did no repair despite our protests, and told us to bring it back if it happened again. The next time we drove the car it happened again. We returned to the dealer. They stated the following (1) there is nothing wrong with the car and we should ignore the random intermittent safety light and continue driving; (2) that "probably you won't have a crash during the malfunction, so it should be OK" and "Audi engineering won't pay to fix this under your warranty because "sometimes your seat heater can trigger this warning for no reason if you don't use the seat heater." Audi is refusing to fix this obvious safety error impacting the airbag system.
Corrective Action:
Our 2017 A4 suddenly had the passenger airbag warning light illuminate while driving. In addition a different warning stated "safety system malfunction." We took the car to the dealer. They saw that there was a code in the computer but said that this could be "because a wire moved." They claimed it was "fixed" by "restarting" the car.They did no repair despite our protests, and told us to bring it back if it happened again. The next time we drove the car it happened again. We returned to the dealer. They stated the following (1) there is nothing wrong with the car and we should ignore the random intermittent safety light and continue driving; (2) that "probably you won't have a crash during the malfunction, so it should be OK" and "Audi engineering won't pay to fix this under your warranty because "sometimes your seat heater can trigger this warning for no reason if you don't use the seat heater." Audi is refusing to fix this obvious safety error impacting the airbag system.
Additional Notes:
Our 2017 A4 suddenly had the passenger airbag warning light illuminate while driving. In addition a different warning stated "safety system malfunction." We took the car to the dealer. They saw that there was a code in the computer but said that this could be "because a wire moved." They claimed it was "fixed" by "restarting" the car.They did no repair despite our protests, and told us to bring it back if it happened again. The next time we drove the car it happened again. We returned to the dealer. They stated the following (1) there is nothing wrong with the car and we should ignore the random intermittent safety light and continue driving; (2) that "probably you won't have a crash during the malfunction, so it should be OK" and "Audi engineering won't pay to fix this under your warranty because "sometimes your seat heater can trigger this warning for no reason if you don't use the seat heater." Audi is refusing to fix this obvious safety error impacting the airbag system.
Mfg Campaign: 11428694
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Consequences:
While driving on Interstate at normal speed the tire pressure light for the driver rear came on. There was no road debris or road hazard material present. On exiting the tire was going flat . The car was placed on the jack and removed and noted tread separation and protruding steel belt wiring . The steel belt wiring protruded through the tread in several places up to several inches away from site of the tread separation and exposed steel belt material . There was probably 10000 miles on this tire. The tire was purchased from the Audi dealer in Charleston , SC. The dealer was 100 % unhelpful in requesting help with having Pirelli inspect this tire for its structural failure. I have had multiple emails with Pirelli and they have been unhelpful with my request for them to examine this tire failure. I feel there is a manufacturing defect that needs to be evaluated . 245/40 R18 97H M+S I have the tire at home for inspection. The photos do not show the protruding steel belt wires well.
Corrective Action:
While driving on Interstate at normal speed the tire pressure light for the driver rear came on. There was no road debris or road hazard material present. On exiting the tire was going flat . The car was placed on the jack and removed and noted tread separation and protruding steel belt wiring . The steel belt wiring protruded through the tread in several places up to several inches away from site of the tread separation and exposed steel belt material . There was probably 10000 miles on this tire. The tire was purchased from the Audi dealer in Charleston , SC. The dealer was 100 % unhelpful in requesting help with having Pirelli inspect this tire for its structural failure. I have had multiple emails with Pirelli and they have been unhelpful with my request for them to examine this tire failure. I feel there is a manufacturing defect that needs to be evaluated . 245/40 R18 97H M+S I have the tire at home for inspection. The photos do not show the protruding steel belt wires well.
Additional Notes:
While driving on Interstate at normal speed the tire pressure light for the driver rear came on. There was no road debris or road hazard material present. On exiting the tire was going flat . The car was placed on the jack and removed and noted tread separation and protruding steel belt wiring . The steel belt wiring protruded through the tread in several places up to several inches away from site of the tread separation and exposed steel belt material . There was probably 10000 miles on this tire. The tire was purchased from the Audi dealer in Charleston , SC. The dealer was 100 % unhelpful in requesting help with having Pirelli inspect this tire for its structural failure. I have had multiple emails with Pirelli and they have been unhelpful with my request for them to examine this tire failure. I feel there is a manufacturing defect that needs to be evaluated . 245/40 R18 97H M+S I have the tire at home for inspection. The photos do not show the protruding steel belt wires well.
Mfg Campaign: 11426691
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
Receiving Safety Malfunction warning with airbag symbol repeatedly while trying to drive. I am unsure why this is occurring, however it would seem this is a known recall for numerous 2017 Audi A4 vehicles. Please help.
Corrective Action:
Receiving Safety Malfunction warning with airbag symbol repeatedly while trying to drive. I am unsure why this is occurring, however it would seem this is a known recall for numerous 2017 Audi A4 vehicles. Please help.
Additional Notes:
Receiving Safety Malfunction warning with airbag symbol repeatedly while trying to drive. I am unsure why this is occurring, however it would seem this is a known recall for numerous 2017 Audi A4 vehicles. Please help.
Mfg Campaign: 11424707
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
While driving on the highway, there was a message that flashed on the dashboard about the coolant system, within a couple minutes, I felt like the car was shutting down while going 65 miles per hour. So I pulled over on the shoulder of the Turnpike Southbound in Miami. This cased a great safety problem for me, as this happened while I was driving on the highway then I had to be on the right shoulder of the highway and had to call for road ranger. When the road ranger came to inspect the car, he tried to add coolant and realized that there was a fuel leak, the car would not start, the coolant drained completely out of the car. I then had to call AAA to get the car towed.
Corrective Action:
While driving on the highway, there was a message that flashed on the dashboard about the coolant system, within a couple minutes, I felt like the car was shutting down while going 65 miles per hour. So I pulled over on the shoulder of the Turnpike Southbound in Miami. This cased a great safety problem for me, as this happened while I was driving on the highway then I had to be on the right shoulder of the highway and had to call for road ranger. When the road ranger came to inspect the car, he tried to add coolant and realized that there was a fuel leak, the car would not start, the coolant drained completely out of the car. I then had to call AAA to get the car towed.
Additional Notes:
While driving on the highway, there was a message that flashed on the dashboard about the coolant system, within a couple minutes, I felt like the car was shutting down while going 65 miles per hour. So I pulled over on the shoulder of the Turnpike Southbound in Miami. This cased a great safety problem for me, as this happened while I was driving on the highway then I had to be on the right shoulder of the highway and had to call for road ranger. When the road ranger came to inspect the car, he tried to add coolant and realized that there was a fuel leak, the car would not start, the coolant drained completely out of the car. I then had to call AAA to get the car towed.
Mfg Campaign: 11420291
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
While driving on the highway, there was a message that flashed on the dashboard about the coolant system, within a couple minutes, I felt like the car was shutting down while going 65 miles per hour. So I pulled over on the shoulder of the Turnpike Southbound in Miami. This cased a great safety problem for me, as this happened while I was driving on the highway then I had to be on the right shoulder of the highway and had to call for road ranger. When the road ranger came to inspect the car, he tried to add coolant and realized that there was a fuel leak, the car would not start, the coolant drained completely out of the car. I then had to call AAA to get the car towed.
Corrective Action:
While driving on the highway, there was a message that flashed on the dashboard about the coolant system, within a couple minutes, I felt like the car was shutting down while going 65 miles per hour. So I pulled over on the shoulder of the Turnpike Southbound in Miami. This cased a great safety problem for me, as this happened while I was driving on the highway then I had to be on the right shoulder of the highway and had to call for road ranger. When the road ranger came to inspect the car, he tried to add coolant and realized that there was a fuel leak, the car would not start, the coolant drained completely out of the car. I then had to call AAA to get the car towed.
Additional Notes:
While driving on the highway, there was a message that flashed on the dashboard about the coolant system, within a couple minutes, I felt like the car was shutting down while going 65 miles per hour. So I pulled over on the shoulder of the Turnpike Southbound in Miami. This cased a great safety problem for me, as this happened while I was driving on the highway then I had to be on the right shoulder of the highway and had to call for road ranger. When the road ranger came to inspect the car, he tried to add coolant and realized that there was a fuel leak, the car would not start, the coolant drained completely out of the car. I then had to call AAA to get the car towed.
Mfg Campaign: 11420291
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
Passenger air bag notification on gauge cluster indicates that passenger airbag is off when occupied and unoccupied multiple times in a small time period. The indicator goes back and forth between airbag on and airbag off constantly activating an alarm.
Corrective Action:
Passenger air bag notification on gauge cluster indicates that passenger airbag is off when occupied and unoccupied multiple times in a small time period. The indicator goes back and forth between airbag on and airbag off constantly activating an alarm.
Additional Notes:
Passenger air bag notification on gauge cluster indicates that passenger airbag is off when occupied and unoccupied multiple times in a small time period. The indicator goes back and forth between airbag on and airbag off constantly activating an alarm.
Mfg Campaign: 11420132
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR LEAKING COOLANT THROUGH THERMOSTAT HOUSING OR COOLANT PUMP
Corrective Action:
CAR LEAKING COOLANT THROUGH THERMOSTAT HOUSING OR COOLANT PUMP
Additional Notes:
CAR LEAKING COOLANT THROUGH THERMOSTAT HOUSING OR COOLANT PUMP
Mfg Campaign: 11415546
Recall Date: May 7, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BANG & OLUFSEN TRIM ON FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR IS PEELING OFF AND HAS CUT ME A COUPLE OF TIMES. I TRY AND PUSH IT BACK ONTO THE DOOR, BUT IT KEEPS POPPING OFF. IT IS VERY SHARP. EVENTUALLY, IT BROKE OFF AND I JUST STUCK IT BACK ON THE DOOR.
Corrective Action:
BANG & OLUFSEN TRIM ON FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR IS PEELING OFF AND HAS CUT ME A COUPLE OF TIMES. I TRY AND PUSH IT BACK ONTO THE DOOR, BUT IT KEEPS POPPING OFF. IT IS VERY SHARP. EVENTUALLY, IT BROKE OFF AND I JUST STUCK IT BACK ON THE DOOR.
Additional Notes:
BANG & OLUFSEN TRIM ON FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR IS PEELING OFF AND HAS CUT ME A COUPLE OF TIMES. I TRY AND PUSH IT BACK ONTO THE DOOR, BUT IT KEEPS POPPING OFF. IT IS VERY SHARP. EVENTUALLY, IT BROKE OFF AND I JUST STUCK IT BACK ON THE DOOR.
Mfg Campaign: 11415278
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SOS LIGHT TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR A YEAR. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND IT COSTS $1300 TO REPAIR AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DOESN'T AFFECT THE CAR SAFETY, BUT THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF AUDI A4 CARS AND I THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO FIX THIS AS THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A ONE-OFF ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
SOS LIGHT TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR A YEAR. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND IT COSTS $1300 TO REPAIR AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DOESN'T AFFECT THE CAR SAFETY, BUT THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF AUDI A4 CARS AND I THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO FIX THIS AS THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A ONE-OFF ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
SOS LIGHT TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR A YEAR. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND IT COSTS $1300 TO REPAIR AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DOESN'T AFFECT THE CAR SAFETY, BUT THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF AUDI A4 CARS AND I THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO FIX THIS AS THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A ONE-OFF ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11415279
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVEN CREEK AUDI (751 SOUTH WINCHESTER BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95128, (408)551-4870) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK LEADING TO THE TURBO CHARGER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,257.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVEN CREEK AUDI (751 SOUTH WINCHESTER BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95128, (408)551-4870) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK LEADING TO THE TURBO CHARGER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,257.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVEN CREEK AUDI (751 SOUTH WINCHESTER BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95128, (408)551-4870) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK LEADING TO THE TURBO CHARGER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,257.
Mfg Campaign: 11413446
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 AUDI A4 WARRANTY FOR FACTORY JUST ENDED I HAVE A USED CAR WARRANTY ON THE CAR SAFETY RESTRAINT ONE AND KEEPS ON COMING ON PASSENGER SEAT SEEMS MALFUNCTIONING FOR A SEAT POD
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 AUDI A4 WARRANTY FOR FACTORY JUST ENDED I HAVE A USED CAR WARRANTY ON THE CAR SAFETY RESTRAINT ONE AND KEEPS ON COMING ON PASSENGER SEAT SEEMS MALFUNCTIONING FOR A SEAT POD
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 AUDI A4 WARRANTY FOR FACTORY JUST ENDED I HAVE A USED CAR WARRANTY ON THE CAR SAFETY RESTRAINT ONE AND KEEPS ON COMING ON PASSENGER SEAT SEEMS MALFUNCTIONING FOR A SEAT POD
Mfg Campaign: 11407019
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11402580
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11402580
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY AUDI A4 AND IMMEDIATELY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. JUST RECENTLY THE BACK WINDOW WILL RANDOMLY ROLL DOWN AND LAST NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT AND MESSAGE CAME ON. IT STATED SEE OWNERS MANUAL. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AS I DROVE IT BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF THEN FINALLY STAYING ON AND MAKING IT DISTRACTING TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11402580
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2021
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