Audi A3 2004

Model A3 made in 2004 by Audi got 6 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2004

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
TSB-28F2-REV 704/01/201010034846Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. (added phase 7-april 10 vin information).malfuncti01/19/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-0203/24/201010035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-0605/13/200910032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-3312/15/200810028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe05/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
2003658202/26/200710022142Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb07/06/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SAC-28F2-REV08/01/201010036497Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information.03/23/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007
POWER TRAIN
050112/19/2005050210012461Direct shift gearbox (dsg) experiences momentary delay when accelerating. *tt03/02/2005
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
03/05/20042
 Blinding glare from the hid headlights, coupled with use of fog lights when no fog present. i find it harder each year to drive at night due to the situation which often cause you to loose sight of the road ahead. the hid lights mayu be within spec, but perhaps the spec for hid liughts should be changed.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
03/05/20042
 Blinding glare from the hid headlights, coupled with use of fog lights when no fog present. i find it harder each year to drive at night due to the situation which often cause you to loose sight of the road ahead. the hid lights mayu be within spec, but perhaps the spec for hid liughts should be changed.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/10/20041
 Transmission failure--locked out of reverse.*ak
TIRES
11/07/200316111/07/2003
 Gentlemen, purchase a new 2004 audi a4, drove off the lot and traveled approximately 3 blocks before the right rear tire blew out! turns out a flat 3 piece of metal completely pierced through the tire and wheel! this car was ordered with a 18 wheel and tire package called the ultra sport package. audi customer service was not interested in looking into this unusual occurrence beyond talking to the dealers service manager. i explained to them that i have been in the auto business for many years and have never seen such unusual wheel damage. i have since found out that i am the second person with nearly identical wheel failure at the same dealership! i contacted audi again and informed them of my findings. they still showed no interest. i informed audi's representative that i would be contacting your department and ended the conversation. it is my believe that the 18 wheels on my car are unsafe and do not meet federal impact standards. the dealership employee who informed me of the other person's wheel issue will not come forward for fear of loosing his job. something is definitely wrong with this picture. please feel free to contact me at any time.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/15/20032800107/29/2003
 Car will totally fail to accelerate. pressing the gas to the floor results in almost no movement. this happens after hitting the brakes and then the gas, usually during routing traffic or an avoidance maneuver. this will get someone (me) killed. *la
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
25001
 When driving at a moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. driver had to put vehicle in neutral and apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to slow down, and eventually to stop. *ak

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