10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 5,531 miles
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This car was totally destroyed in 2012 and therefore no longer needs the airbag recall to be accomplished. Please remove this recall notice from the database.
- Arlington, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi carlsbad (5425 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, (760) 438-9490) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
- Carlsbad, CA, USA
I have had a recall on my vehicle and have been trying to get it replaced at Audi since 2016, I have sent emails to the general manager and they kept saying "they do not have the airbags in stock". I have tried another auid and gert the same answer.
- Yorba Linda, CA, USA
Takata recall I received recall information for the takata airbag in my vehicle. - I called Audi stevens creek 888-462-7410 as instructed to schedule repair - Audi said they are not doing the repair as no airbags have been provided by Audi America - there is no eta when repair may be done the stevens creek Audi dealership refused to schedule my airbag repair. Audi claims airbags are not available for the Audi A3 vehicles. Audi's inability to repair the airbag as required by the safety recall should be noted in the file in case anything should happen to me or my wife while driving. Audi will be liable for damages for their inability to provide the airbag repair in a timely manor. Thank you, [xxx] VIN: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- San Jose, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (rusnak pasadena Audi, 267 w Colorado boulevard, pasadena, ca 91105) confirmed that the part was 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.
- Monrovia, CA, USA
Takata recall. Last year I specifically made an appointment with Audi tampa (105 E fowler ave, tampa, fl) for this purpose on August 9 2017. The service manager at the time, even though they knew why I was there said they had run out and not to worry that the recall isn't that bad. I am frustrated that a year later I am reminded that this still hasn't been fixed by Audi. As an active duty service member I don't have the time nor flexibility to chase Audi down. I would expect that Audi would be more concerned about this considering this is an error in their design and impacts the quality and safety of their products.
- Hampstead, NC, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Audi chandler, 7460 w orchid ln, chandler, AZ 85226, (480) 941-0000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. Upon attempting to register the vehicle with the department of motor vehicles in California, the contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and was unable to register the vehicle due to an open recall. The contact called an unknown Audi dealer in santa ana, ca and was informed that parts were expected to be available in April of 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Garden Grove, CA, USA
Takata recall. Waiting over 10 months for recall replacement. Taking too long.
- Zionsville, IN, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Audi South burlington, 1325 shelburne rd, South burlington, vt 05403 (802) 861-3010, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact also mentioned that he inquired about a loaner vehicle but was denied via the dealer and the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Winooski, VT, USA
Takata recall. Recall dated February 2016. It is now June 2017. This is an unacceptably long time for both Audi and takata.
- Cambridge, MA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Santa Fe, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags). 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.
- Portland, OR, USA
Takata recall: I was notified about the takata airbag recall by letter over one year ago. I have tried to schedule appointments to have the airbag replaced on two different occasions at two different Audi dealerships. Both dealerships stated that they do not have the parts and do not know when the parts will be available. This is an unreasonable amount of time to wait for a repair especially considering that the current airbag in my car is a potential safety risk that when inflated during a crash could shoot metal fragments into vehicle occupants (me!). the lack of response from the manufacturer is unacceptable and irresponsible. I expect an expedient investigation and resolution to this safety hazard.
- Newfield, NY, USA
Tamara recall. I received a letter February of 2016 notifying me that there was a recall on the airbags in my car which could lead to serious injury or death. One year later there is still no solution from Audi to repair the problem. I feel like I am driving a time bomb. Is there anything I can do?
- Kansas City, MO, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer and the interim recall notification did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Takata recall I feel paranoid, scared and worried to drive anywhere in my car, this is negligence and it has taken almost 2 years and nothing is going on. I cant believe such a company isnt being forced to produce new bags!!! its absurd.
- Sf, CA, USA
Takata recall. Am very annoyed and angry at how long this is taking. I feel very unsafe on the road and its not ok, its neglect! I got a letter in April 2016 and still nothing has been done. I contacted Consumer Affairs and BBB and they cant do much either.
- Sf, CA, USA
Takata recall. My car is not safe to drive. I'm making car payments on it and cannot drive it. The airbags need to be fixed.
- Norwich, VT, USA
- Moorpark, CA, USA