AUDI Complaints

The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the doors automatically locked after exceeding 8 MPH. The contact was unable to unlock the doors from inside the vehicle. The contract stated that the doors could not be unlocked from outside the vehicle. The contact stated that it was impossible to unlock the doors after exceeding 8 MPH. The contact unlocked the doors; however, the doors relocked automatically. The contact was concerned about being locked inside the vehicle and not being able for anyone outside the vehicle to unlock the doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the factory settings could not be changed. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled. The Electronic Power Control System and the Check Engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and that the fuel injector, the coolant hose, and the water pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V781000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 181,615.

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6 equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Solus Majesty, Tire Size: 245/45/VR18, DOT Number: 127W2YCJ9. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken for maintenance and the independent mechanic observed that the driver's and passenger’s side front tires tread was separating from the tire. The contact stated that all four tires had been replaced 3 months prior. The contact was informed by the independent mechanic that the rear tires were also showing signs of tread separation. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 115,000. The tire failure mileage was 5,000.

Car indicated "Front left side marker light defective" Upon further research, some VIN's were included in a recall for this problem, but some were left off. My vehicle was left off, despite the warning coming on while driving. The marker light being defective increases likelihood of a crash or other incident.

Our Audiu Q8 has had a host of safety issues since purchased in December 2023 and we have been denied or delayed on a buyback twice. The vehicle has been unable to be moved 3 times due to battery (12V and relay) issues that left my wife and [XXX] stranded at home. On one occasion the vehicle could not be moved by the tow service whatsoever. The charging system cable (known to cause fire hazard by Audi with open safety bulletins) created a fire in our 240 outlet box and also melted the plug and connected cable. The vehicle also continues to read road signs on exit ramps and hard brake check almost causing accidents while driving on the highway with cruise control. The feature for traffic sign recognition is tuned off but the vehicle continues to do this hard and sudden brake checking. Audi continues to drag their feet on repairs and still has not reimbursed us for electrical expenses from the fire damage over 6 weeks later. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

So models which have digital cockpits that were produced before July 2021 are faulty and the screen goes black. I was on the I95 when the display was gone and I didn’t have a speedometer. The manufacturer is already aware and accepts there’s a issue but doesn’t have a recall.

The contact owns a 2023 Audi A5 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Continental Pure Contact GXAO, Front Tires Sizes: 255/35/R19, DOT Number: CP32WMC9, Rear Tires Sizes: 255/35/R19, DOT Number: CP32WMC9, Rear. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24T009000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted who advised the contact to use after-market replacements since the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

After paying to run an inspection test recommended by Audi USA, it was confirmed that the issue of the excess oil consumption was with the piston, and they also recommended changing the engine. It puts me at risk every time I drive the car because I am not sure how much oil my car has at this point. I have been reporting to the dealer my observation of excessive oil consumption. They kept telling me that it was because my car was old. I have an Audi Q5 2015 with 85,600 miles. I have done all my manufacturing maintenance at the dealer, so they have records that I do take care of my car. I paid to run a diagnostic test suggested by Audi USA. I was told that I have to pay about $30,000 to fix the engine ($13,000 + for the piston and $17,000 + for the engine). The car started warning me that it needed oil soon. I reported it to Audi USA and told them that this issue was one of the recalls done in 2017. I was told that I did not qualify for any coverage because it was only for cars that had an issue in 2017. Now, at 85,600 miles, I am using almost two-quarters of an ounce for every 1,000 miles. I called Audi USA over a month ago, and they asked me to take my car to the dealer so that they could run the test. I had to pay for the test only to confirm that I needed to change the engine and piston. This is a costly luxury car, and nobody should be going through this issue. Audi is responsible for this manufacturing defect.

The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while inside or outside the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the failure recurred and there was no warranty coverage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that a message indicating that the side markers were inoperable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the side markers were inoperable. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V642000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.