7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,100 miles

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problem #10

Dec 072018

A3

  • 50,000 miles
Takata recall - dealer informed me the recall part has been unavailable for 1 year and will continue to be unavailable for an additional 2 - 6 months. No recall maintence is able to be scheduled. The risk associated with this recall is death to the driver. Unacceptable.

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #9

Feb 122018

A3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V084000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (Audi minneapolis, 9393 wyzata blvd, golden valley, mn 55426) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Minnetonka, MN, USA

problem #8

May 012018

A3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (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. Royal automotive group (1525 howard street, san francisco, California, (415) 241-8100) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 312017

A3 4-cyl

  • 31,000 miles
Takata inflator replacement issue on 12/31/2017 I was driving in los angeles under normal conditions when suddenly there was a hissing noise and some kind of particulate matter spewed from around the steering column where there is a join with the wheel. This was directed at my face for 10-15 seconds which I breathed in as I was driving. I am also "concerned" about the nature and contents of the particulate matter, and, that the airbag might not function properly in an accident or that it might inflate without any reason of its own Accord.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 092016

A3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 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 had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hacienda Heights, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 012016

A3

  • miles
We have not yet heard from Audi or takata when this recall will be performed. Because this car is driven by teenagers, we are very concerned and anxious to get this recall done. Please advise. Thanks, nick P.S. note that the car was purchased used and was first registered and driven in New Jersey from 2013-2016

- Sammamish, WA, USA

problem #4

Oct 052016

A3

  • miles
Takata recall- 16V079 recall date: February 9, 2016 my vehicle is almost 4 years old and no due diligence has been taken to remedy this unsafe and possibly defective airbag.

- Lafayette, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 092016

A3

  • miles
Nothing has happened yet, but my airbag was recalled 6 months ago and I haven't been notified of any fix available. Please advise.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 012016

A3 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags) was received in April of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/04/16 updated 09/1/2017

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 232016

A3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags). The part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA