Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V133000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 08/14/1997 to 02/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 172866 | 07/26/2004 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/18/2004 | 03/22/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire could originate in the left dashboard area. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). in addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 06V198000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 70512 | 12/16/2006 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/05/2006 | 06/07/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to overheating or fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. the recall began on december 16, 2006. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen (audi) recall no. jn.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-01-12-39 | 01/12/2012 | 10043525 | Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or | 04/09/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-28F2-REV 7 | 04/01/2010 | 10034846 | Audi: 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).malfuncti | 01/19/2011 | |
| TSB-28F2 | 01/26/2010 | 10034845 | Audi: emissions service action circular. 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. the malfuncti | 01/19/2011 | |
| TSB-28-10-04 | 02/08/2010 | 10034345 | Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. the mi | 11/05/2010 | |
| 09012006 | 09/01/2006 | 10020793 | Ignition coils may fail causing a rough idle or reduced driving power could occur. *kb | 01/16/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | Audi: 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 information | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | Audi: 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 t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | Audi: 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. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/12/2011 | |||
| Brake light switch failure. had it fixed, but the problems seems to be not in the brake light switch itself, but the wiring or sockets to the switch. used same switch, but soon as car is turned off and turned back on, switch tends to work only for a couple of days and abs system shows up again with no brakes lights at all. took to audi dealer in which they said that there has been many problems within this system. but to totally fix the problem would run anywhere from 700.00 to 1200 dollars on a 35.00 to 45.00 part. no brakes could lead to serious accidents not knowing that your brakes lights are actually out. please please recall this issue on all audi's. | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 82000 | 1 | |
| Brake lights have stopped working. along with abs, traction & stability control. *tr | |||
| 07/30/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Letter from audi customer complaint reimbursement service action regarding ignition coil inspection/replacement letter dated july 2009 was received and still waiting for audi of america inc. to notify me if parts are available at the local dealer and since then have not heard from them. please look into this matter. thanks *tr | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 38593 | 1 | |
| The led portion of the instrument cluster fades out on hot days making the gear selection indicator (prnd321) shown in the display unreadable. this is a safety issue because the driver needs to know what gear that transmission is in at all times and a fading display leads the driver to guess rather than know. this fading started three years ago and has gotten progressively worse with time. it only happens on hot days when the car is parked or driven in the sun. we have lots of sunny days in california! *tr | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 1 | 06/05/2006 | |
| I was driving my 2003 audi a6 3.0 quattro on thursday 04/03/2008 around 10:30pm. i was traveling 25mph on sylvan avenue in englewood cliffs, nj the check engine light illuminated on my dash board and started flashing, i immediately pulled over to the side of the road to diagnose the problem, when i pulled over i saw smoke coming out from under the hood of my car. i immediately turned of the vehicle and popped the hood to see what was going on... i popped the hood to find the ignition coil on the third cylinder (back left cylinder) had started on fire with about 12inches of flames. thank god this all happened i about 30 seconds and i was able to get the fire out, otherwise the whole car would have burned to the ground. if i was stuck in traffic or on the highway this car would have most definitely burned to the ground. i feel very lucky my two year old daughter was not in the car with me. nevertheless, the ignition coil is completely melted as well as the wiring harness. i always have done all the manufacturer recommendations on the vehicle and the car was just at the dealer service center on 04/01/2008 for maintenance, i had them look over the whole car and they said everything was fine. after speaking to service technicians at audi i have found this to be a commonly recurring problem with their ignition coils, specifically pertaining to the third cylinder, they claim it overheats because the design is to close to the catalytic converter. all i know is something should be done, i have pictures of the damage where you can clearly see some type of electrical malfunction that i would be more then willing to share. please someone do something before a life is lost from this manufacturer error.!!! *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 109598 | 1 | |
| 2003 audi a6. consumer seeks reply for request for reimbursement *tgw the check engine light illuminated. the consumer took the vehicle to a nearby reputable mechanic who replaced the ignition coil. the consumer is seeking reimbursement, since audi issued a voluntary campaign stating they would replace for free if needed. *jb | |||
| 08/30/2008 | 3 | ||
| 2003 audi a6 had problems with the engine light, smoking, and little to no acceleration. consumer states that after a few repairs the problem is not solved and wants to be refunded her money. *nj the dealer informed the consumer the #1 and #3 coil needed to be replaced. the consumer drove less than a mile and the check engine light came back on blinking and the vehicle was moving very hard. when the consumer returned to the dealer, they diagnosed the vehicle again, the consumer was told the #6 ignition coil needed to be replaced. because no one ever test drove the vehicle when it was suppose to be fixed the first time, the dealer replaced the #6 coil for free. the consumer left the dealership again only to have the engine light come again, but it wasn't blinking. the dealer diagnosed the failure and stated it was the torque converter clutch circuit performance. *jb | |||
| 02/09/2006 | 23000 | 3 | 01/23/2004 |
| Faulty ignition coils (so far 3 out of 6 cylinders went bad). on three occasions after starting and putting the car into the gear, shaking ensued and the check engine light turned on. the car had to be towed each time to the dealer where the faulty parts were replaced. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 1 | 06/05/2006 | |
| I was driving my 2003 audi a6 3.0 quattro on thursday 04/03/2008 around 10:30pm. i was traveling 25mph on sylvan avenue in englewood cliffs, nj the check engine light illuminated on my dash board and started flashing, i immediately pulled over to the side of the road to diagnose the problem, when i pulled over i saw smoke coming out from under the hood of my car. i immediately turned of the vehicle and popped the hood to see what was going on... i popped the hood to find the ignition coil on the third cylinder (back left cylinder) had started on fire with about 12inches of flames. thank god this all happened i about 30 seconds and i was able to get the fire out, otherwise the whole car would have burned to the ground. if i was stuck in traffic or on the highway this car would have most definitely burned to the ground. i feel very lucky my two year old daughter was not in the car with me. nevertheless, the ignition coil is completely melted as well as the wiring harness. i always have done all the manufacturer recommendations on the vehicle and the car was just at the dealer service center on 04/01/2008 for maintenance, i had them look over the whole car and they said everything was fine. after speaking to service technicians at audi i have found this to be a commonly recurring problem with their ignition coils, specifically pertaining to the third cylinder, they claim it overheats because the design is to close to the catalytic converter. all i know is something should be done, i have pictures of the damage where you can clearly see some type of electrical malfunction that i would be more then willing to share. please someone do something before a life is lost from this manufacturer error.!!! *tr | |||