10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,012 miles

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problem #8

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 #7

Apr 042019

A3

  • 105,100 miles
ABS braking system software update did not fix brakes. Recall shows if brake module is bad it would replace. However, they only updated the software and claimed the module is not involved in the recall. I do not have ABS brakes that are functional.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #6

Jan 152016

A3

  • 65,000 miles
According to the publication I found https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/rcl/2016/rclrpt-16V913-3524.pdf my car VIN is listed as part of a recall for the ABS control module. I was involved in an accident 18 months ago where this exact problem occurred. The car in front of me was cut off and slammed on his brakes. I had to brake quickly and was not able to control the car. Both my ABS and ESC warning lights came on. I did not think about any mechanical problem until I read about the recall. Now Audi has informed me that my car is not part of the recall. I have not been able to get any information how this was determined. As this is a safety concern I need to know why my car is not part of the recall.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #5

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 #4

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

problem #3

Feb 092016

A3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated and the ABS malfunctioned without warning. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 182017

A3

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owned a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the ABS and the ESC warning lights flickered. As a result, the brake pedal and accelerator pedal failed to engage and caused the contact to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a mild concussion and body bruising that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 87,000.

- New Boston, NH, USA

problem #1

Aug 172016

A3

  • 100,000 miles
The ABS control module has failed and I've read this is an ongoing issue with all 2009 models from Audi to Volkswagen tsi engine models. The vehicle had ABS steering and brake lights come on within the cluster. When braking the brakes locked up causing me to lose control. Thankfully I was not going fast it didn't crash into anything.

- Whittier, CA, USA