4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,847 miles

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problem #5

Mar 252022

A4

  • miles
The TCM doesn't properly communicate with sensors in the transmission of my Audi A4 such as one of the speed sensors and this issue is inspectable by most certified technicians. The equipment failure can result in the transmission not being able to engage the gears into a "forward" motion causing the vehicle to seemingly stall in traffic. It can also cause it to shift roughly, which could further damage equipment and pose higher safety risks to not only to me, but other drivers on the roads as well, both of which issues I mentioned have occurred to me on multiple occasions. I've recently had this issue diagnosed by an Audi technician. A "transmission malfunction" message also is present on the dashboard as a result of the aforementioned issues.

- Vanderbilt, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 092022

A4

  • miles
This is my second time contacting you in reg. this vehicle, it was previously in the shop for the same repairs the engine was replaced and the coolant system was fixed, now it has been about two mo and again it is having issues with the coolant system and now transmission issues, I also just found out that this vehicle was in a accident in 2014, in which I was told t had not been, so I am currently reaching out to the Audi dealership trying to receive previous service history done to vehicle Oasis report. I feel this vehicle is a safety hazard, I am a single mom and grandmother and I do not feel safe in this vehicle and wish I was informed of previous accident. In the time I have had the vehicle it has spent over 30 days in the shop and now its back in there.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 152019

A4

  • 84,241 miles
This is the 4th time I will have to replace my gas pump and /or my 3rd engine in my 2014 Audi A4. My epc light turns on then my car violently shakes and then it cuts off. This has happened while crossing an intersection, driving in the gas station parking lot, at a parking lot after leaving a friends home and at my home. I have reported this to Audi usa, las vegas Audi and the finance company. Today it happened 1 year and 1 day after it happened last. I parked at the store ran in and came out turned on the car and the epc light came on. I have spent thousands of dollars on repairs, car rentals, rideshares and replacement parts for the same thing over and over. I am not sure what recourse I have but I need assistance. The 1st time Audi replaced the engine and 7 months later it happened again so they replaced the gas pump, 1 year later the same thing happened and they wanted me to pay for another gas pump because the warranty ended. Then its been repaired twice by another mechanic for the exact same thing.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #2

Nov 282017

A4

  • 43,995 miles
I originally took in my vehicle to the town Audi dealership at 43,995 miles on November 28th, 2017 complaining of cvt hesitation and delaying before engaging between gear shifts but occurring more on inclines and downslopes. They claimed they could not replicate the issue and that what I was experiencing might have been the delay the transmission that is also turbocharged, makes normally. Unconvinced and still experiencing the same symptoms and jerking now at low rpms, and growling metal noise accelerating on incline, I took it in again at 46,053 miles on February 5th, 2018. This time again, they could not replicate the issue. Finally, on November 12th, 2018 I take it in again complaining of the same issues, this time im at 55,553 miles and out of warranty. They were apparently able to replicate it this time and advised me that I needed a new transmission. This isn't the first time that Audi is under the scope regarding faulty cvt transmissions, this car is a month shy of 5 years, value of the car in its condition is 14,000 roughly and this is at least a 10,000 repair, on a 55,553 mile engine! because of the transmission's hesitation and jerk, conditions in nyc during the snowstorm this past week made driving even more hazardous and anxiety driven, as my car kept rolling back after being at a full stop and slowly accelerating to move forward, only to have to break in a slow pumping manner in order to prevent a hard stop that would cause me to slide in reverse and collide with the vehicle behind me....several times during a 5 hour commute that would only take 30 mins normally. Audi should be liable to cover repairs on their faulty transmission.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 142014

A4

  • 6,000 miles
My 2024 A4's 8 speed automatic will not always shift into 8th gear. I've went 18 miles before it finally shifted into high gear. I was even going down a long hill at 60 mph and it would not shift into high gear. This seems to happen more when the transmission is cold. You can see what gear its in by shifting the gear lever over into manual mode. I also noticed it will shift into high gear faster if you let up on the gas pedal after you reach 50 or more mph. My car has the drive select option ( comfort, auto, and dynamic modes) it doesn't matter which mode its in, I still have the problem. I noticed this last year and it is still happening.

- Junction City, OH, USA