4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,750 miles

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problem #2

Aug 302023

Q3

  • miles
The Audi dealership in Tysons Corner VA is denying to repair a known flaw that has resulted in Failed emissions. This is a constant struggle with the VW brand, kindly help how to resolve. The following are attached a) The emissions failure report from DEQ with the CEL code P2015 b) Technical service bulletin that details that repair and how it should be covered c) The extended warranty d) EPA guidance on their website of coverage for this issue (pic attached) These dealerships are making a lot of money while not fixing emissions problems that they are causing global warming.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 162018

Q3

  • 49,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start properly and would constantly decelerate while in the middle of traffic. The contact experienced the failures often. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Audi dominion (21105 I-10, san antonio, tx 78257, (888) 478-2089) where it was diagnosed that a new fuel sensor needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and had it repaired again, but the failures recurred. During the third repair, the dealer broke one of the headlights. Since then, the failures recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 49,500.

- San Antonio, TX, USA