2011 Audi A3
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2011 Audi A3. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen IS recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi A3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Owner complaints
43 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
answering questions above: -body control module fuse, possibly engine comopartment fuse box itself -intermittent exterior lighting outages -no dealer / independent service center has inspected -not been inspected by anyone -no warnings, just bulb-out warnings once the issue started longform…
answering questions above: -body control module fuse, possibly engine comopartment fuse box itself -intermittent exterior lighting outages -no dealer / independent service center has inspected -not been inspected by anyone -no warnings, just bulb-out warnings once the issue started longform description: Last week, I was experiencing intermittent light outages on the right side of my car (2011 audi a3 TDI) . It started wednesday 3/22, during my morning commute to work, when I was exiting highway and turned on my right turn signal all the exterior lights on the right side of my car started flickering, and stopped. Same thing happened the next morning, except worse, applying my brakes would disable my right headlight. I stopped driving until the weekend when I drove over to get my car scanned for errors by a buddy of mine who has a diagnostic tool. It pointed to the body control module. With the car on, he gave the body control module fuse a light wiggle, and smoke started pouring out. He turned the car off and took out the fuse, one of the contacts melted into two pieces, and the plastic housing the fuse is full of bubbles. It seems that the engine fuse box for this car is poorly designed, and audi knows this as they've updated the part, but no recall was started. A recall was initiated for a similar issue on Tiguans manufactured around the same time (Recall no. 13V569000). Crazy to think that while I was driving around, there could have been smoke pouring out of my engine compartment fuse box, seems pretty dangerous. And I'm not the only one as people online call this the "infamous audi/vw melted fuse box issue".
- Steering
ESP malfunctioned while driving on highway: tires braked several times rapidly on one side without warning, making car difficult to control. Immediately took foot off gas and had to steer out of a small fishtail. At the time I was driving at normal speed, not cornering aggressively or anything, on…
ESP malfunctioned while driving on highway: tires braked several times rapidly on one side without warning, making car difficult to control. Immediately took foot off gas and had to steer out of a small fishtail. At the time I was driving at normal speed, not cornering aggressively or anything, on a smooth dry road. In heavy traffic or on a wet road this could have resulted in a crash. On just a couple occasions shortly before this occurred, while going around corners at highway or near-highway speeds there was a sensation that the steering direction suddenly "slipped" a notch, with a sort of thunk from the tires. At the time I attributed it to unseen road bumps, but after experiencing the more serious failure I realized it was the same asymmetrical braking just on a smaller scale. No warning lights gave any indicator of this dangerous sensor fault. During the most serious incident, the ESP light flickered briefly but that is the only time any lights appeared at all. I would expect this system to "fail safe" by deactivating, rather staying active and risking loss of control. Dealer garage said the problem "might" be the ESP sensor yaw rate sensor (G202) but can't guarantee that will fix it. I found several reports online of others experiencing loss of control due to Audi A3 ESP malfunction: 1) https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/esp-driving-me-nuts.225172/ 2) https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/yaw-sensor-g202-replacement-location.350445/ 3) http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php?topic=41577.0
- Air bags
Airbag warning light came on. Dealer said passenger seat occupancy sensor must be replaced, at cost of $1500-3000 since it's 5 months past my warranty. Numerous Audi models from 2012 onward have a recall for this sensor, but not my 2011 model (yet). Other automakers have extended their warranty for…
Airbag warning light came on. Dealer said passenger seat occupancy sensor must be replaced, at cost of $1500-3000 since it's 5 months past my warranty. Numerous Audi models from 2012 onward have a recall for this sensor, but not my 2011 model (yet). Other automakers have extended their warranty for this safety-critical part -- BMW to 15 years, for example. Technicians could not tell me if the sensor error means all airbags are disabled, passenger airbag only is disabled, or passenger airbag is always-on (dangerous for children).
- Fuel/propulsion system
My son was driving my 2011 audi A3 tdi to the gym at night when he called me the car would not accelerate and had a warning light come on. I told him to google it and he found out it was a glow plug indicator. I told him to continue driving it in the limp mode. The car died while moving and my son…
My son was driving my 2011 audi A3 tdi to the gym at night when he called me the car would not accelerate and had a warning light come on. I told him to google it and he found out it was a glow plug indicator. I told him to continue driving it in the limp mode. The car died while moving and my son was able to coast into a parking lot. This could of been a different story on a busy interstate. I had to pick him up and had the car towed in the morning. To find out this car IS notorious for catastrophic high pressure fuel pump failure and that IS exactly what happened. When I say catastrophic, metal IS shredded and goes into the injectors and contaminates everything that carries fuel. It IS about a 7K to 8K repair. I have used nothing but low sulfur diesel. It's ridiculous a recall hasn't been issued to prevent this issue. Since this happened I have found complaints scattered throughout the internet.
- Exterior lighting
Intermittent failure of exterior lights to include headlights, turn signal lights, and brake lights during driving. the first occurrence was at night. fault seems to be (engine) temperature dependent (i.e. - does not seem to occur when engine bay IS cold). issue continued to occur intermittently…
Intermittent failure of exterior lights to include headlights, turn signal lights, and brake lights during driving. the first occurrence was at night. fault seems to be (engine) temperature dependent (i.e. - does not seem to occur when engine bay IS cold). issue continued to occur intermittently for several days (until the parts in the following description were replaced). the plastic housing for a 30 ampere fuse (position F16) in the engine compartment was partially melting. the melted fuse residue worked itself into the fuse box terminals (causing damage of the fuse box) and causing a faulty connection which in turn caused the intermittent failures of the exterior lights. I have attached pictures of the F16 (position) 30 ampere fuse showing its partially melted plastic body and the fuse holder block (also with partially melted contact position / terminal area). upon further investigation, the fault IS exactly the same as a current nhtsa campaign ID 13v569000 for a VW (a sister company of audi) in both the fuse location and its affects. it's not uncommon for VW and audi to use same parts. failure of exterior lights (especially at night) IS extremely hazardous. internet search show multiple occurrences of the same issue for audi A3 (similar model years). owner has the faulty parts (for your inspection if need be). thank you.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2011 audi A3. While driving 40 mph at night, the exterior lighting powered off intermittently. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred three times.…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 audi A3. While driving 40 mph at night, the exterior lighting powered off intermittently. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred three times. In addition, multiple electrical warning indicators illuminated and both turn signals, brake lights, and the passenger side headlight stopped working. The vehicle was taken to audi of mission viejo (located at 28451 marguerite pkwy, mission viejo, ca 92692, (949) 359-4053), where it was diagnosed that the plastic body of fuse F16 melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2011 audi A3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi flatirons (13321 w midway blvd, broomfield, co 80020, (866) 604-3244) was…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 audi A3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi flatirons (13321 w midway blvd, broomfield, co 80020, (866) 604-3244) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall. I have received numerous notices from audi and the secretary of state's office that my A3 IS recalled for the airbag replacement. I have been trying to schedule this since june with audi of kalamazoo, my local dealer. they schedule appointments for this 6 weeks out. they have…
Takata recall. I have received numerous notices from audi and the secretary of state's office that my A3 IS recalled for the airbag replacement. I have been trying to schedule this since june with audi of kalamazoo, my local dealer. they schedule appointments for this 6 weeks out. they have twice cancelled my appointment the day before the service saying that they can't get the parts. I have been able to schedule an appointment with another dealer who report that they have not had such trouble getting the parts. audi of kalamazoo's delay tactics have unnecessarily put my family at risk.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 audi A3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 audi A3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called dch audi oxnard at (805) 288-7728 (located at 1600 ventura blvd, oxnard, ca 93036) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Audi…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Audi stevens creek (3350 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95117, (408) 244-5400) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Audi refuses to replace citing lack of parts yet keeps sending me notices to replace. This IS wasting a lot of time for both parties.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 contact called keyes audi (5239 van nuys blvd, los angeles, ca, (818) 528-5931) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *js
- Power train
Vehicle does not switch gears properly. Once drive gear IS selected then the gear indicator flashes (EX. The d flashes or p flashes). vehicle does not switch gears until 5500 rpm IS reached. And vehicle does not engage r gear once car has been in drive. have to turn vehicle off and back on to get…
Vehicle does not switch gears properly. Once drive gear IS selected then the gear indicator flashes (EX. The d flashes or p flashes). vehicle does not switch gears until 5500 rpm IS reached. And vehicle does not engage r gear once car has been in drive. have to turn vehicle off and back on to get to r. vehicle IS pretty much not drivable in current condition as it needs to be shut off and turned one multiple times just to park the car. Sometimes behaves normally for short bursts.
- Air bags
Takata recall. The recall on this airbag issued in feb 2016 and I am still being told that there IS no remedy available. Nothing has happened yet, but I am apparently driving around with an airbag that IS known to be hazardous.
- Air bags
Unable to trade in vehicle with dealer. states only valued at $2500; $5000 less than actual trade in value. unacceptable that audi does not stand by mistake.
- Air bags
Takata recall: audi has been unable to provide any information as to when the takata airbag inflator(s) will be replaced. It has been approximately one year, and we have kept the car garaged for fear of severe injury or death in the event of an accident. audi has offered no information the…
Takata recall: audi has been unable to provide any information as to when the takata airbag inflator(s) will be replaced. It has been approximately one year, and we have kept the car garaged for fear of severe injury or death in the event of an accident. audi has offered no information the status of the recall, no loaner vehicle/rental vehicle, and appears to have no plan in place for replacement of the affected airbag inflator(s).
- Air bags
I received a letter and email from my dealership around the beginning of february informing me that my car had a defective takata driver side airbag and to come in and talk to someone regarding my options. I scheduled an appt with my dealership for february 25, 2017 and met with sarsi kazimi…
I received a letter and email from my dealership around the beginning of february informing me that my car had a defective takata driver side airbag and to come in and talk to someone regarding my options. I scheduled an appt with my dealership for february 25, 2017 and met with sarsi kazimi, sales manager, at keyes audi at 5239 van nuys blvd, van nuys, ca 91401. Sarsi confirmed that there IS not a remedy available at this time, and tried to offer me a trade-in deal for my car against another audi. I currently have 1 1/2 years more until full payoff of my vehicle (car loan through my credit union, not the dealership). I informed sarsi that I didn't want to lock myself into a new loan for another 5-7 yrs when my mine IS almost paid off. the following week he offered me a new lease option for the A3 sportback etron, but the payment would be higher than my current monthly payment at $399/mo, not to mention, I wouldn't even own the car at the end of the lease. I tried to meet him with a reasonable offer for the lease option but he would not concede. I felt my offer was fair in regards to the airbag not having a remedy at this time. I did not want to go lower than my current monthly payment, so I told him I was willing to lease a new A3 sportback for 3 years, no money due at signing, 12,000 miles/year, fully loaded, w/ nothing higher than $350/mo. audi already had a current offer for something similarly advertised. lease the same car with monthly amount $359 and approximately $2600 due at signing (see attached). I figured this was fair and reasonable based on comparison to their current advertisement. he came back with the lowest he could possible go was no money down for the stipped down version (no additional "add-ons"), at $399/mo. He was not willing to budge. I told him I was not interested in this deal and walked out. please advise on how I should proceed.
- Air bags
Mftr has not replaced airbag under this recall
- Engine
Coolant pump- audi action code-19l2-"the coolant pump may develop a small leak over time." my audi suffered a coolant leak and had to fix for $1100 in diagnosis/repairs. I repaired it on my own and later I learned that there was a recall from audi. I need to get my reimbursement for the money I put up to fix coolant leak.
- Air bags
I purchased the vehicle from a dealer in houston, tx on oct 3, 2016. prior to purchase, I submitted the necessary documentation and notice to us customs for export to canada. I also contacted audi canada to determine that there were no outstanding recalls. the vendor provided a temporary permit…
I purchased the vehicle from a dealer in houston, tx on oct 3, 2016. prior to purchase, I submitted the necessary documentation and notice to us customs for export to canada. I also contacted audi canada to determine that there were no outstanding recalls. the vendor provided a temporary permit from the state of texas, which permitted us to drive the vehicle home. we imported the vehicle into canada at port huron with no complications on october 21, 2016, paying the required duty and hst. several days later, we received notice from riv that they could not issue clearance, as a recall for the takata airbag remained outstanding. Riv indicated that the vehicle must comply within 45 days or be returned to the us. I enquired about returning the vehicle to the selling dealer. however, as the texas title has been transferred to my name, the vehicle must now be compliant for resale in the us. I have made numerous inquiries of audi canada and while they have attempted to be helpful, they indicate that no replacement parts are available and no date has been provided regarding availability of parts. I have also contacted audi mississauga, (who have serviced other audi vehicles for us), as well, as the original selling dealer in san antonio, tx, to ask them to include our vehicle in the queue, should parts become available. in the meantime, the vehicle sits in my garage, somewhere in bureaucratic no-mans-land. while I would prefer to have the recall completed, I am not concerned about driving the vehicle and accept that responsibility. are you aware of other owners who have had similar experience and have they been able to resolve the issue? or, can you suggest an alternate course of action that may lead to a resolution?
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2011 audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.....updated 02/06/17 *bf updated 09/08/2017 *js
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 audi A3. The contact received notification if nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 12/01/16*lj
- Air bags
Takata recall
- Air bags
Takata recall. no remedy available apparently.
- Air bags
Takata airbag I am writing to express my great concern about this potentially lethal issue with my car. this recall IS open since february 2016 and yet nothing has been done to rectify this. I am forced to drive a potentially lethally harmful vehicle over the lack of ability by the manufacturer…
Takata airbag I am writing to express my great concern about this potentially lethal issue with my car. this recall IS open since february 2016 and yet nothing has been done to rectify this. I am forced to drive a potentially lethally harmful vehicle over the lack of ability by the manufacturer to remedy the airbag inflator. I understand the involved concerns of the survivability of takata - however my personal life comes before the economic concern of the car manufacturer and its suppliers.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage
By letter dated October 3, 2011, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall to address a defect in approximately 168,275 model year (MY) 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles equipped…
By letter dated October 3, 2011, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall to address a defect in approximately 168,275 model year (MY) 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles equipped with the 2.0L TDI Common Rail Clean Diesel engine (NHTSA Recall No. 11V-490).The recalled Jetta and Jetta Sportwagen vehicles were built from May 2008 through September 2011, the Golf vehicles were built from May 2009 through September 2011, and the Audi A3 vehicles were built from September 2009 through September 2011.According to Volkswagen, in U.S. applications of the above cited TDI vehicles including engine codes CJAA and CBEA, the fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2 in specific load and RPM conditions.This resonance creates additional stress on the fuel line which a small number of parts (based on the statistic spread of line strength) cannot withstand over its lifetime.As a contributing factor, VW indicated that a supplier used tube material with scratch marks from a grinding process during certain production periods.Lines manufactured in these periods were installed in vehicles produced in the following 10 months:December 2008, January-February 2009, October 2009, March-April 2010 and September-December 2010.Injector lines using this material exhibit a significantly higher failure rate.Dealers will replace injector line #2 in all vehicles built in these months.In addition, as a precautionary measure, all recalled vehicles will have vibration dampers installed on all four fuel injector lines.Analysis of NHTSA complaints, VW complaints, VW field reports and warranty claims found allegations of injector line leakage in 443 subject vehicles.The leaking line was not identified in 62 of the vehicles.For the 381 that did provide information about which injector lines were leaking and/or replaced, 358 (94%) involved an injector line #2 leak/repair.Almost three-quarters of the injector line #2 leak/repair incident vehicles were built in the 10 months identified by VW, which accounted for approximately one-quarter of the recalled vehicles.The failure rate for injector line #2 in vehicles built in the 10 months affected by the supplier line scratching issue is 6.0 incidents per thousand vehicles (IPTV).The failure rate for injector line #2 in other production months of recalled vehicles is 0.8 IPTV.The leak/repair rates for the other injector lines are all well under 1 IPTV.The action taken by Volkswagen is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
The Office of Defects Investgation (ODI) opened EA11-003 on February 7, 2011, based on 160 complaints to ODI and Volkswagen involving high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures in model year (MY) 2009 through 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and Golf and Audi A3 TDI vehicles and questions regarding fuel sample results provided by…
The Office of Defects Investgation (ODI) opened EA11-003 on February 7, 2011, based on 160 complaints to ODI and Volkswagen involving high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures in model year (MY) 2009 through 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and Golf and Audi A3 TDI vehicles and questions regarding fuel sample results provided by Volkswagen as part of its response to PE10-034.During EA11-003, ODI analyzed design information, field experience and test data for MY 2009 through 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf and Touareg and Audi A3 and Q7 vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Volkswagen has not identified any design or manufacturing defects in the subject TDI Clean Diesel pumps and has stated that the subject pumps were designed, tested and approved for use in the United States market, with substantial design margins for fuels that are out of specification.Volkswagen believes that misfueling with gasoline is the primary cause of HPFP drivetrain failures in the field.Only the Q7 vehicles were built with misfuel protection devices.In May 2013 Volkswagen initiated a service campaign to install misfuel protection devices in all MY 2009 through 2012 Jetta, Golf and A3 vehicles.Volkswagen implemented misfuel protection devices in all of the subject models beginning in MY 2013. ODI?s analysis of HPFP drivetrain failure incidents indicates that most failures do not result in engine stall while driving and, when pump drivetrain failure does result in stall while driving, it is usually preceded by numerous warning symptoms (e.g., glow plug warning lamp, chime, limp mode, and driveability symptoms).The failure data for the subject vehicles show relatively low stalling rates (less than one percent at three years in service) for each of the pump designs used in the subject vehicles.There have been no reports of crashes, injuries or fatalities related to the alleged defect. Based on these facts, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.For additional information, see the closing report in the document file for EA11-003.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009348This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11009312This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11003019This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002950This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002216This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- 11002208This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
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