2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,667 miles

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problem #3

Feb 012019

A3

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated that the ABS and stability control failed to function properly and made the vehicle unstable to drive. Bell Audi (782 us-1, Edison, NJ 08817, (732) 388-2800) and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired; however, a system issue occurred with the software update. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #2

Nov 012016

A3

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. While driving 35 mph, the ABS and ESC indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Redding, CT, USA

problem #1

Feb 092016

A3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) and 16V079000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- St.Louis, MO, USA