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In other words, the company is in financial trouble and that means some belt tightening needs to happen.…
keep reading article "VW’s Delays Lead to Audi Cost Cuts""The problem occurred during manufacturing when seal rings inside the suction pumps were assembled with too much force, damaging the seals that could then allow fuel to leak into the evaporative emissions systems. VW says a driver may notice problems when putting gas in the vehicle, namely fuel nozzles that stop while refueling or fuel that flows back out of the car."…
keep reading article "Audi Suction Pumps Stop Working"
Not much was done about it, maybe just a thank you for your concern and some pre-canned response about how we value you as a customer, yadda yadda. But then...
"The automaker found small cracks in the fuel pump flanges but couldn't determine the root cause, but engineers found that adding butyl rubber bands fixed the problem."…
keep reading article "Fuel Leaking Through Cracked Gas Caps"
"Audi saw an increase in warranty claims related to leaking fuel hoses and the automaker opened an investigation, finding the hoses showed an abnormal aging due to the porous structures of the hoses. Engineers at first couldn't duplicate the problem, but then they determined hose damage mostly occurs by restarting the engine."…
keep reading article "A6 and A7 Fuel Hoses Degrade"
So much for brand new and worry free. This time the SUV's third-row seats can move when they shouldn't, such as during a frontal collision.
"Audi says it discovered the seat problems during internal testing in May 2016 and opened an investigation to determine if there was a problem with the test, or defective parts. It wasn't the tests, as engineers found the lower transverse pipe used in the third-row seating was improperly manufactured, causing the seat structure to weaken"…
keep reading article "2017 Q7 Recalled For Seats That Move on Their Own"
Not long after, thousands of Audi owners said their lights wouldn't turn on. Mission accomplished?
"the lights go completely out when the vehicles are locked at the same time the parking lights are on.
That includes the side marker lights, parking lights, and the headlights. For a full list of the affected vehicles see this article on CarComplaints.com.
keep reading article "Software Update Means Lights Out for 95K Audis""The automaker says about 9,100 Audi A8 cars have problems that can cause the engines to stall. The 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles have coolant valves that can leak and allow antifreeze to enter the engine control modules."…
keep reading article "A8 Owners Get a Recall for Engine Stalls"
"Vermont has turned down Volkswagen's U.S. emissions cheating settlement offer and opted to sue Audi, Porsche and VW for showing a "blatant disregard" for the protection of the state’s natural resources and the health of its residents."…
keep reading article "Vermont Rejects Diesel Settlement and Sues VW, Audi, and Porsche"
. Saying the defect resides in the timing chain tensioner system, the plaintiffs claim Audi and VW have continued to conceal the defects since 2010 and refused to inform buyers of the hazards.…
keep reading article "Do Audi Timing Chains Jump a Tooth?"The researchers say a simple radio device is all that's needed to intercept a keyless remote signal, giving thieves full access to the car for around $40.
Anyway, if you need me I'll be in my bunker.
keep reading article "Millions of Keyless Remotes Can be Cloned by Thieves"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.