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AUDI A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10322590
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 26, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A3 QUATTRO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE; THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215. .Mileage was 215 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUMFAFM9AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in GLADSTONE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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AUDI A3 Power Train Automatic Transmission
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10341130
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SUDDEN, AND BRIEF LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN LESS THAN 2,000. ONE TIME THE POWER LOSS WAS FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I STARTED TO MOVE, THERE WAS A PAUSE AND QUICKLY THE POWER RETURNED. THE SAME BEHAVIOR HAPPENED PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT INTO TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRENCE CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS IS AN A3 TDI (CLEAN DIESEL MODEL). *TR.Mileage was 1700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM6AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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AUDI A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10341130
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT SUDDEN, AND BRIEF LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN LESS THAN 2,000. ONE TIME THE POWER LOSS WAS FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I STARTED TO MOVE, THERE WAS A PAUSE AND QUICKLY THE POWER RETURNED. THE SAME BEHAVIOR HAPPENED PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT INTO TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRENCE CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS IS AN A3 TDI (CLEAN DIESEL MODEL). *TR.Mileage was 1700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM6AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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AUDI A3 Power Train
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10352993
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 2010 AUDI A3 TDI HAS INTERMITTENT ACCELERATION PAUSING PROBLEMS. THE LACK OF POWER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED FROM A DEAD STOP AND WHILE MERGING INTO FREEWAY TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM IS RARE, BUT HAS BEEN A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN IT HAS HAPPENED. *TR.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM6AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI A3 Tires
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10363565
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 22, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A3 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, TIRE SIZE 225/14/18. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGNAL, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR DISPLAYED A LOW PRESSURE READING. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD SLIGHTLY FLATTENED; AND REPLACED WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFERRED HIM TO A TIRE CENTER FOR THE TIRE DIAGNOSIS. THE TIRE CENTER INFORMED THAT THE TIRE SHREDDED FROM THE TIRE RIM. ALSO, THE OTHER THREE TIRES WERE NOT ROAD WORTHY AND THE SIDEWALL HAD BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEFECT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,600. THE DOT NUMBER WAS EJT70CCJ3109. .Mileage was 9600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUPEAFMXAA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel System, Diesel
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10371068
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Dec 14, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . 2010 AUDI A-3 TDI (DIESEL) STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. WILL NOT START. TOWED TO STEVENS CREEK AUDI, CA. *TR.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFMXAA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in MIDDLETON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10380120
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . DRIVING HOME AFTER DARK ON A LOCAL BOULEVARD AT ABOUT 45 MPH IN OUR AUDI A3 TDI. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL ENGINE POWER. ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP "EXPLODED" AND QUIT WORKING. THIS FAILURE CIRCULATED METAL PARTICLES THROUGH THE VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM. THEY ARE STILL REVIEWING WITH THE AUDI, BUT DEALER SAID THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ANOTHER TDI NOT LONG AGO AND AUDI HAD THEM REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE INJECTORS. VEHICLE IS STALL AT DEALER WAITING ON PARTS. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC I DON'T BELIEVE I COULD HAVE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND WOULD HAVE BEEN STALLED IN TRAFFIC. *TR.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM6AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10393533
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 26, 2011.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET AT ~35MPH, CAR SUDDENLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, LOSS POWER, THEN STALLED. UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR.Mileage was 13500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM8AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Audi A3 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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AUDI A3 Power Train
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10406790
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF APPLYING GAS AND NOT MOVING; THE ENGINE REVS, BUT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM A FULL STOP OR ALMOST A FULL STOP, WHEN TRYING TO TURN ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND WHILE CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS IN ONE DAY. AUDI DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IF THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE SITUATION, THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING. I LEFT MY CAR FOR THEIR SERVICE MANAGER TO DRIVE INDEFINITELY. IT IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS IS A 2010, 2.0T. *TR.Mileage was 8400 miles. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in EDGEMONT, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel System, Diesel
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10408862
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2011.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . WHILE DRIVING ON TO A FREE WAY ON RAMP AT ABOUT 25-30MPH, THE ENGINE INDICATOR COME ON AND STARTED TO FLASH, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE CAR STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING TRAFFIC. I DID MY BEST TO STEER THE CAR INTO A SAFE AREA WITH NO POWER STEERING BEFORE IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TRIED CRANKING THE ENGINE A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN, WITH FAST MOVING VEHICLES PASSING BY AT HIGH SPEED, I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH THAT I DID NOT GET REAR ENDED OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. TOWED THE CAR TO AUDI OF LOS ANGELES BUT IT WAS ALREADY CLOSED. THEY LOOKED AT IT THE NEXT MORNING AND FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE DIESEL FILTER POD. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PUMP MIGHT GAVE OUT, THEY HAVE TO SEND FUEL SAMPLES TO GET IT ANALYZE. THIS CAR IS ONLY A YEAR OLD, HOW CAN THE PUMP,FAIL ALREADY? *TR.Mileage was 28040 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM3AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Audi A3 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10417207
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2011.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . OUR 2010 AUDI A3 TDI DEISEL LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. AFTER PULLING OVER, WE WERE UNABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN AUDI DEALER WHO INFORMED US THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED DUE TO "CONTAMINATED FUEL". WE HAD PUT BRAND NAME DIESEL INTO THE TANK ON EVERY REFILL AND HAVE THE RECEIPTS TO PROVE IT. *TT.Mileage was 50611 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM8AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in CALIFON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Audi A3 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10418288
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2011.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . 2010 AUDI A3 TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 10,000 MI. *TR.Mileage was 10334 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM3AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in CA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel System, Gasoline
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10433092
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2011.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . IN 30-35 MPH TRAFFIC, GLOW-PLUG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE MANUAL, AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, AND WAS GIVEN A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING MORNING. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, I NOTICED NOT ONLY THE FLASHING GLOW-PLUG LIGHT, BUT THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD COME ON AS WELL. ALSO, WHEN I PULLED OUT, POWER SEEMED LIMITED AND ACCELERATION DIFFICULT. NOW ON A TWO LANE COUNTRY ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, AND WAS TOLD TO STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE IT TOWED IN. SINCE I WAS CLOSE TO HOME, AND UNABLE TO FIND A GOOD PLACE TO STOP, I DROVE HOME. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE CAR WOULD NOT START, AND AUDI SENT A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR WAS NOT LOOKED AT FOR 24 HOURS (TDI-TRAINED MECHANICS IN A MEETING OR SOME SUCH), BUT ON THURSDAY I GOT A REPORT. THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY, SENDING METAL DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM. TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS REQUIRED, INCLUDING THE FUEL TANK. THE FIRST-SUSPECTED CAUSE -CONTAMINATED FUEL- HAD BEEN RULED OUT. I WAS TOLD THE FAILURE WAS A 1-IN-100,000 FLUKE, BUT NOTHING ABOUT THE FACT THAT THERE HAD BEEN OVER 100 COMPLAINTS TO THE NHTSA AS OF EARLY 2011, PROMPTING AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT.Mileage was 22000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJBFM0AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in MILTON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Audi A3 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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AUDI A3 Power Train
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10437213
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2010.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT DOWNSHIFTS ON ITS OWN FROM AUTOMATIC (D) TO M1 (THE LOWEST MANUAL GEAR). WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWS AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASE TOWARD THE RED LINE. IT HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 250 MILES OR SO, USUALLY WHEN I AM GOING ABOUT 20-25 MILES AN HOUR IN CITY DRIVING. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS HOLDING A CUP OF COFFEE AND IT SPILLED OVER MY LAP. I AM WORRIED THAT IT COULD HAPPEN WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS FOLLOWING CLOSELY AND RESULT IN A REAR END COLLISION. THERE WOULD BE NO WARNING OF THE SLOW DOWN TO THE OTHER DRIVER SINCE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO ON. *TR.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJBFM7AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in BERKELEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Audi A3 2010 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel System, Diesel
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10446661
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2012.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . I OWN A 2010 AUDI A3 TDI. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN NORMAL TRAFFIC, BEGAN FEELING HESITATION/JERKING IN THE ENGINE, THEN THE "GLOW PLUG" LIGHT CAME ON JUST BEFORE THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. ULTIMATELY THE CAR STALLED WITHIN 30 SECONDS FOLLOWING INITIAL HESITATION IN A MOVING LANE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO COAST UP INTO A PARKING LOT TO SAFETY AND HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALER. IT WAS IN FOR REPAIR FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK. METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER INITIALLY THEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE FUEL TANK WHICH ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. SERVICEMEN FIRST SUSPECTED I HAD ACCIDENTALLY PUT UNLEADED IN IT WHICH WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT THE CASE THOUGH I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS WHO WERE ACCUSED OF THE SAME AND FORCED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER AND ONLY GO TO HIGHEST QUALITY STATIONS WITH LABELS OF "ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL". IF IT DOESN'T STATE THAT THEN I HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE. EVERYTHING FUEL-RELATED WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. REPAIRMEN WERE UNABLE TO TELL ME HOW THE METAL SHAVINGS CAME ABOUT THOUGH THEY WERE INSISTENT IT WOULDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE SERIOUS DOUBTS SINCE THEY DID REPORT, AFTER I QUESTIONED THEM, THAT THE EXACT SAME PARTS REPLACED THE OLD ONES. I AM A HIGH MILEAGE DRIVER WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED A DIESEL ENGINE. MY WARRANTY WILL SOON EXPIRE. WHEN THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS AGAIN, IF I STILL OWN THE VEHICLE, I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET OVER $8000 WHICH WAS THE ESTIMATE ON PAPER FROM THE DEALER. I HOPE AUDI FURTHER INVESTIGATES THE PROBLEM VERY SOON AND ISSUES A RECALL SO I CAN HAVE PEACE OF MIND! *TR *KB.Mileage was 39100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM3AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Audi A3 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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AUDI A3 Engine
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10456903
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2012.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROADS, ENGINE LOST POWER AND STOPPED RUNNING SUDDENLY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER A MINUTE OR SO AND CONTINUED MY TRIP TO WORK. CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC AND THE ENGINE JUST QUIT LIKE A MANUAL LEFT IN GEAR AT A STOP SIGN...A SHUDDER THEN NOTHING. NOT SURE IF RELEVANT, BUT I COULD ONLY RESTART THE CAR AFTER COMPLETELY TURNING IT OFF AND REMOVING THE KEY. *JS.Mileage was 30150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM5AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in CHANTILLY, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Audi A3 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel System, Diesel
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10480997
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2012.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A TDI VERSION OF THE AUDI A3. WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL, THE CAR STOPPED DEAD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. ON INSPECTION BY AN AUDI DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE PUMP FAILURE CAUSED METAL PARTICLES FROM THE PUMP ITSELF TO CIRCULATE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DOING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POWER TRAIN. AS OF THIS DATE, THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS WITH NO ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION. WE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR CATASTROPHIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE WITH OUR AUDI Q7 TDI IN JUNE OF 2012 WHICH REQUIRED A NEW ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS (SEE ODI # 10480946). ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE REASON FOR THE DELAY IN REPAIRING THE A3 RELATES TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF CARS WITH SIMILAR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES WHICH HAS CAUSED A SCARCITY OF PARTS. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO TDI VEHICLES FROM BOTH VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI. I AM NO ENGINEER, BUT WIDESPREAD FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES SEEM POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVERS AND THEIR PASSENGERS. THIS PROBLEM DESERVES AN INVESTIGATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38753 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJBFMXAA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in TARZANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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AUDI A3 Power Train
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10480997
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2012.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A TDI VERSION OF THE AUDI A3. WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL, THE CAR STOPPED DEAD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. ON INSPECTION BY AN AUDI DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE PUMP FAILURE CAUSED METAL PARTICLES FROM THE PUMP ITSELF TO CIRCULATE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DOING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POWER TRAIN. AS OF THIS DATE, THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS WITH NO ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION. WE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR CATASTROPHIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE WITH OUR AUDI Q7 TDI IN JUNE OF 2012 WHICH REQUIRED A NEW ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS (SEE ODI # 10480946). ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE REASON FOR THE DELAY IN REPAIRING THE A3 RELATES TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF CARS WITH SIMILAR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES WHICH HAS CAUSED A SCARCITY OF PARTS. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO TDI VEHICLES FROM BOTH VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI. I AM NO ENGINEER, BUT WIDESPREAD FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES SEEM POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVERS AND THEIR PASSENGERS. THIS PROBLEM DESERVES AN INVESTIGATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38753 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJBFMXAA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in TARZANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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AUDI A3 Engine
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10480997
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2012.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A TDI VERSION OF THE AUDI A3. WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL, THE CAR STOPPED DEAD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. ON INSPECTION BY AN AUDI DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE PUMP FAILURE CAUSED METAL PARTICLES FROM THE PUMP ITSELF TO CIRCULATE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DOING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POWER TRAIN. AS OF THIS DATE, THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS WITH NO ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION. WE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR CATASTROPHIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE WITH OUR AUDI Q7 TDI IN JUNE OF 2012 WHICH REQUIRED A NEW ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS (SEE ODI # 10480946). ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE REASON FOR THE DELAY IN REPAIRING THE A3 RELATES TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF CARS WITH SIMILAR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES WHICH HAS CAUSED A SCARCITY OF PARTS. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO TDI VEHICLES FROM BOTH VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI. I AM NO ENGINEER, BUT WIDESPREAD FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES SEEM POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVERS AND THEIR PASSENGERS. THIS PROBLEM DESERVES AN INVESTIGATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38753 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJBFMXAA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in TARZANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel/propulsion System
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10480997
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2012.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A TDI VERSION OF THE AUDI A3. WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL, THE CAR STOPPED DEAD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. ON INSPECTION BY AN AUDI DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE PUMP FAILURE CAUSED METAL PARTICLES FROM THE PUMP ITSELF TO CIRCULATE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DOING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POWER TRAIN. AS OF THIS DATE, THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS WITH NO ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION. WE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR CATASTROPHIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE WITH OUR AUDI Q7 TDI IN JUNE OF 2012 WHICH REQUIRED A NEW ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM AND OTHER PARTS (SEE ODI # 10480946). ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE REASON FOR THE DELAY IN REPAIRING THE A3 RELATES TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF CARS WITH SIMILAR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES WHICH HAS CAUSED A SCARCITY OF PARTS. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO TDI VEHICLES FROM BOTH VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI. I AM NO ENGINEER, BUT WIDESPREAD FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES SEEM POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVERS AND THEIR PASSENGERS. THIS PROBLEM DESERVES AN INVESTIGATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38753 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJBFMXAA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in TARZANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10512294
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2013.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . WAS DRIVING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN GLOW BULB INDICATOR CAME ON IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AFTER ABOUT 4 MILES AND CAR THEN EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND WAS ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL SERVICE AT AUDI DEALERSHIP. SERVICE DEPARTMENT FROM LOCAL DEALERSHIP DESCRIBED THE CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO METAL FILINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSED EITHER BY FUEL PUMP FAILURE, OR BAD BATCH OF DIESEL FUEL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in CAMARILLO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10514315
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2013.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . CAR STARTED BUT MADE HORRIBLE RATTLING SOUND THEN DIED AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. CAR LEFT ME STRANDED OVER 60 MILES FROM HOME ON A SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH A YOUNG CHILD. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP IN AUSTIN. DUE TO THE LATE HOUR AND HOLIDAY, NO WAY TO RENT A CAR TO GET HOME, SO I HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE COME AND GET US. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND BASICALLY EXPLODED SENDING METAL FIBERS INTO ENGINE AND OTHER SYSTEMS. GIVEN ESTIMATE OF $7,500.00 TO FIX THE CAR. SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE BUT REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY ENDED AT 100,000 MILES, AND MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 4,600 MILES. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW, THAT IF THE FUEL PUMP GOES BAD IN A DIESEL ENGINE THAT IT WILL DO SO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM8AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in JONESTOWN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI A3 Fuel/propulsion System
AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10567992
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2014.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . CHECK VEHICLE (COIL) LIGHT FLASHED. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON CALIFORNIA HWY 1. WAS ABLE TO COAST VEHICLE TO SAFE PLACE. DEALER DIAGNOSED FAILED DIESEL FUEL PUMP, SAID PUMP WAS DISINTEGRATED. SERVICE ADVISOR ADVISED THAT ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD BE REPLACED BY AUDI..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM9AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in MONTARA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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AUDI A3 2010 Safety Review #10573440
AUDI A3 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2014.AUDI A3 2010, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. KMJ .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUKJAFM1AA. Audi A3 2010 problem was reported in DUBLIN, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 2 Review(s)
Fuel System, Diesel 9 Review(s)
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)
Fuel/propulsion System 4 Review(s)
Power Train 4 Review(s)
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