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23V086000 Feb 15, 2023 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to...

18V818000 Nov 19, 2018 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously re...

16V660000 Sep 13, 2016 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected v...

Complaints

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Oct 22, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline

See attached document for complaint.

Oct 22, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline

See attached document for complaint.

Oct 19, 2024 Tires

Yokohama Parada Spec-x tire, R275/45/R20 tread separation from belt. Second tire to do so since the start of 2024. Had to buy another brand name and tire after second tire separated from belts on 07/03/2024, causing me to spend $983.59 on new tires. There definitely something wrong with this line of...

Oct 19, 2024 Tires

Yokohama Parada Spec-x tire, R275/45/R20 tread separation from belt. Second tire to do so since the start of 2024. Had to buy another brand name and tire after second tire separated from belts on 07/03/2024, causing me to spend $983.59 on new tires. There definitely something wrong with this line of...

Oct 18, 2024 Tires

The tread separation at edge top of tire, Yokohama Parada Spec-x P275/45R20. Driving on Highway I-44. Started filling a weird vibration in the steering wheel. Stopped and found tore tread on tire.

Oct 18, 2024 Tires

The tread separation at edge top of tire, Yokohama Parada Spec-x P275/45R20. Driving on Highway I-44. Started filling a weird vibration in the steering wheel. Stopped and found tore tread on tire.

Jul 9, 2024 Tires

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

Jul 9, 2024 Tires

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

Jul 9, 2024 Tires

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

Jul 9, 2024 Tires

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

Jul 9, 2024 Tires

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

Jul 9, 2024 Tires

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

Oct 15, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Large fuel leak from fuel pump flange. Vehicle has had the recall 20W9 performed in 2018 as can be seen by the black butyl sticker on the assembly. However, this failed to prevent the flange from cracking and subsequently creating a large fuel leak. This is the very failure the recall was intended t...

Oct 15, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Large fuel leak from fuel pump flange. Vehicle has had the recall 20W9 performed in 2018 as can be seen by the black butyl sticker on the assembly. However, this failed to prevent the flange from cracking and subsequently creating a large fuel leak. This is the very failure the recall was intended t...

Dec 6, 2022 Air Bags

Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck b...

Dec 6, 2022 Electrical System

Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck b...

Dec 6, 2022 Power Train

Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck b...

Dec 6, 2022 Air Bags

Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck b...

Dec 6, 2022 Electrical System

Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck b...

Dec 6, 2022 Power Train

Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck b...

Nov 22, 2021 Electrical System 76,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q7. The contact stated that after having the car washed, the radio was operating on and off independently. The contact mentioned that every time that it rained the failure recurred and the heated seat was operating on and off independently. The vehicle was taken to the d...

Nov 22, 2021 Electrical System 76,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q7. The contact stated that after having the car washed, the radio was operating on and off independently. The contact mentioned that every time that it rained the failure recurred and the heated seat was operating on and off independently. The vehicle was taken to the d...

Apr 6, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

ISSUE IS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 16V660000, THE FUEL CAP FLANGE HAS BUTYL TAPE ON IT AND HAS STARTED LEAKING FUEL. THE GARAGE HAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND IS A FIRE HAZARD. THE PART IS ABOUT 250 DOLLARS, DIAGNOSIS WAS 150 AND INSTALLATION IS ABOUT 1.5 HOUR WHICH IS A GRAND TOTAL OF 750 DOLLARS. W...

Apr 6, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

ISSUE IS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 16V660000, THE FUEL CAP FLANGE HAS BUTYL TAPE ON IT AND HAS STARTED LEAKING FUEL. THE GARAGE HAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND IS A FIRE HAZARD. THE PART IS ABOUT 250 DOLLARS, DIAGNOSIS WAS 150 AND INSTALLATION IS ABOUT 1.5 HOUR WHICH IS A GRAND TOTAL OF 750 DOLLARS. W...

Dec 24, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 102,000 mi

FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING FUEL ON MY GARAGE FLOOR WHICH COULD CASE A CATASTROPHIC FIRE.

Dec 24, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 102,000 mi

FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING FUEL ON MY GARAGE FLOOR WHICH COULD CASE A CATASTROPHIC FIRE.

Nov 5, 2020 Engine 59,739 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 WITH 59K MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS STARTING PRETTY ROUGH. I BROUGHT IT 200 YARDS UP THE STREET TO MY LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY SAID IT'S A BIGGER DEAL AND TO BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME IT'S A TIMING CHAIN ISSUE AND I LOOKED IT UP AND SAW THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT...

Nov 5, 2020 Engine 59,739 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 WITH 59K MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS STARTING PRETTY ROUGH. I BROUGHT IT 200 YARDS UP THE STREET TO MY LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY SAID IT'S A BIGGER DEAL AND TO BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME IT'S A TIMING CHAIN ISSUE AND I LOOKED IT UP AND SAW THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT...

Jul 14, 2020 Service Brakes 44,000 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 HAS A SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IF YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD AND THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE ROLLING. YOU MUST WAIT ROUGHLY 1 MINUTE FOR THE VEHICLE TO NOT ROLL. THE TIME IS SHORTER IN THE SUMMER, AND LONGER IN THE WINTER. THE B...

Jul 14, 2020 Power Train 44,000 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 HAS A SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IF YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD AND THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE ROLLING. YOU MUST WAIT ROUGHLY 1 MINUTE FOR THE VEHICLE TO NOT ROLL. THE TIME IS SHORTER IN THE SUMMER, AND LONGER IN THE WINTER. THE B...

Jul 14, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 HAS A SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IF YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD AND THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE ROLLING. YOU MUST WAIT ROUGHLY 1 MINUTE FOR THE VEHICLE TO NOT ROLL. THE TIME IS SHORTER IN THE SUMMER, AND LONGER IN THE WINTER. THE B...

Jul 14, 2020 Service Brakes 44,000 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 HAS A SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IF YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD AND THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE ROLLING. YOU MUST WAIT ROUGHLY 1 MINUTE FOR THE VEHICLE TO NOT ROLL. THE TIME IS SHORTER IN THE SUMMER, AND LONGER IN THE WINTER. THE B...

Jul 14, 2020 Power Train 44,000 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 HAS A SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IF YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD AND THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE ROLLING. YOU MUST WAIT ROUGHLY 1 MINUTE FOR THE VEHICLE TO NOT ROLL. THE TIME IS SHORTER IN THE SUMMER, AND LONGER IN THE WINTER. THE B...

Jul 14, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

MY 2010 AUDI Q7 HAS A SERIOUS BRAKING ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IF YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD AND THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE ROLLING. YOU MUST WAIT ROUGHLY 1 MINUTE FOR THE VEHICLE TO NOT ROLL. THE TIME IS SHORTER IN THE SUMMER, AND LONGER IN THE WINTER. THE B...

Dec 18, 2019 Visibility/wiper 54,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAIN WITH WIPERS ON, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM SNAPPED IN HALF CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAINING CALM, DROVE TO MY DESTINATION WHERE I SAW THE WIPER ARM SNAPPED OFF.

Dec 18, 2019 Visibility/wiper 54,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAIN WITH WIPERS ON, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM SNAPPED IN HALF CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAINING CALM, DROVE TO MY DESTINATION WHERE I SAW THE WIPER ARM SNAPPED OFF.

Sep 16, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V660000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) IN 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPA...

Sep 16, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V660000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) IN 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPA...

Jul 8, 2019 Visibility/wiper 112,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STATIONERY IN HEAVY RAIN. TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM BROKE IN HALF.

Jul 8, 2019 Visibility/wiper 112,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STATIONERY IN HEAVY RAIN. TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM BROKE IN HALF.

Apr 17, 2018 Engine 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. 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 AS IN...

Apr 17, 2018 Engine 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q7. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. 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 AS IN...

Feb 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

CAR DECELERATES RAPIDLY WHILE DRIVING EVEN THROUGH YOU HAVE PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. THEN FEW JERKS HAPPEN AND CAR RETURNS BACK TO NORMAL ACCELERATION. THIS WHOLE PROCESS REPEATS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS FIRST HAPPENED ON A BUSY FREEWAY. THEN THIS HAS BEEN REPEATING FREQUENTLY. AUDI IS UNABLE TO FIG...

Feb 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

CAR DECELERATES RAPIDLY WHILE DRIVING EVEN THROUGH YOU HAVE PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. THEN FEW JERKS HAPPEN AND CAR RETURNS BACK TO NORMAL ACCELERATION. THIS WHOLE PROCESS REPEATS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS FIRST HAPPENED ON A BUSY FREEWAY. THEN THIS HAS BEEN REPEATING FREQUENTLY. AUDI IS UNABLE TO FIG...

Apr 21, 2017 Visibility/wiper 92,000 mi

DRIVING ON RT 93 SOUTHBOUND IN MA DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY AT THE BASE. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AFTER THE INITIAL SHCCK OF THE ARM BREAKING OFF.

Apr 21, 2017 Visibility/wiper 92,000 mi

DRIVING ON RT 93 SOUTHBOUND IN MA DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY AT THE BASE. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AFTER THE INITIAL SHCCK OF THE ARM BREAKING OFF.

Jul 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q7. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND RELEASED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAI...

Jul 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q7. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND RELEASED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAI...

Sep 2, 2014 Visibility 65,000 mi

MY FAMILY VEHICLE IS A 2010 AUDI Q7 TDI, PRESTIGE EDITION. THIS IS THE VEHICLE WE ALWAYS TAKE WITH THE CHILDREN, AGES 1 AND 2. RECENTLY, WE HAD AN UNKNOWN BATTERY DRAIN, AND SO TODAY I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED. APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED...

Sep 2, 2014 Visibility 65,000 mi

MY FAMILY VEHICLE IS A 2010 AUDI Q7 TDI, PRESTIGE EDITION. THIS IS THE VEHICLE WE ALWAYS TAKE WITH THE CHILDREN, AGES 1 AND 2. RECENTLY, WE HAD AN UNKNOWN BATTERY DRAIN, AND SO TODAY I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED. APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine 34,505 mi

I HAVE AN AUDI Q7 2010. JUNE 2013, MY HUSBAND, 4 YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL OVER AND OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT,...

Jul 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 34,505 mi

I HAVE AN AUDI Q7 2010. JUNE 2013, MY HUSBAND, 4 YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL OVER AND OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT,...

Jul 18, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 34,505 mi

I HAVE AN AUDI Q7 2010. JUNE 2013, MY HUSBAND, 4 YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL OVER AND OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT,...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine 34,505 mi

I HAVE AN AUDI Q7 2010. JUNE 2013, MY HUSBAND, 4 YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL OVER AND OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT,...

Jul 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 34,505 mi

I HAVE AN AUDI Q7 2010. JUNE 2013, MY HUSBAND, 4 YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL OVER AND OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT,...

Jul 18, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 34,505 mi

I HAVE AN AUDI Q7 2010. JUNE 2013, MY HUSBAND, 4 YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. MY HUSBAND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL OVER AND OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT,...

Jan 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 17,597 mi

FILLED AUDI Q7 TDI 2010 MODEL ON 5/4/2011 WITH DIESEL FUEL AND MADE IT ABOUT 3/4 OF A MILE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RATTLE AND SHAKE HARD, FELT ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE.....BUT THEN STARTED TO SPUTTER AND GURGLE AND THEN SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, THIS TOOK ALL BUT ABOUT 60 SECONDS ONCE I FELT THE SHAKI...

Jan 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 52,223 mi

HPFP HAS ATOMIZED...AGAIN!!.... YES, AGAIN!!...STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE VEHICLE HAD SHUT DOWN AND WAS STILL MOVING ....APROX. 15 MPH...ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE !!! MY 3 CHILDREN,9,12,14, WERE IN THE VEHICLE THIS TIME!! VERY DANGEROUS!! PLEASE SEE FIRST COMPLAINT... *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 17,597 mi

FILLED AUDI Q7 TDI 2010 MODEL ON 5/4/2011 WITH DIESEL FUEL AND MADE IT ABOUT 3/4 OF A MILE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RATTLE AND SHAKE HARD, FELT ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE.....BUT THEN STARTED TO SPUTTER AND GURGLE AND THEN SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, THIS TOOK ALL BUT ABOUT 60 SECONDS ONCE I FELT THE SHAKI...

Jan 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 52,223 mi

HPFP HAS ATOMIZED...AGAIN!!.... YES, AGAIN!!...STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE VEHICLE HAD SHUT DOWN AND WAS STILL MOVING ....APROX. 15 MPH...ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE !!! MY 3 CHILDREN,9,12,14, WERE IN THE VEHICLE THIS TIME!! VERY DANGEROUS!! PLEASE SEE FIRST COMPLAINT... *TR

May 13, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 51,000 mi

LOST ACCELERATION, WOULD NOT TAKE ANY THROTTLE INPUT. STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, EPC LITE CAME ON AN STARTED FLASHING. SPEED CONTINUED TO DROP FOR THE NEXT 10 MILES. GOT OFF AT THE FIRST EXIT THAT CAME UP ON THE I5. AS I CAME OFF THE FWY I WAS DOWN TO 25 MPH. AT THE FIRST LITE I HAD TO STOP, THE ENGINE Q...

May 13, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 51,000 mi

LOST ACCELERATION, WOULD NOT TAKE ANY THROTTLE INPUT. STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, EPC LITE CAME ON AN STARTED FLASHING. SPEED CONTINUED TO DROP FOR THE NEXT 10 MILES. GOT OFF AT THE FIRST EXIT THAT CAME UP ON THE I5. AS I CAME OFF THE FWY I WAS DOWN TO 25 MPH. AT THE FIRST LITE I HAD TO STOP, THE ENGINE Q...

Oct 30, 2012 Engine 29,000 mi

TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PULLING CAR OVER. HAD CAR BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 29,000 mi

TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PULLING CAR OVER. HAD CAR BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 29,000 mi

TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PULLING CAR OVER. HAD CAR BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Engine 29,000 mi

TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PULLING CAR OVER. HAD CAR BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 29,000 mi

TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PULLING CAR OVER. HAD CAR BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 29,000 mi

TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PULLING CAR OVER. HAD CAR BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 18, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Power Train 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Engine 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Power Train 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Engine 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Oct 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

THIS IS A TDI VERSION OF THE Q7. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING NORMAL USE AND SENT METAL PARTS THROUGH THE FUEL LINES, THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER AND INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CEASED AND WE WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A WINDING CANYON ROAD. ...

Nov 16, 2011 Electrical System 4,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE ONLY COMMON FACTOR I CAN IDENTIFY IS A GREAT DEAL OF RAIN PRIOR TO THIS. MY TAILGATE HAS OPENED TWICE BY ITSELF. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO CLOSE. I'VE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE VIRTUALLY TAKEN THE WHOLE THING AP...

Nov 16, 2011 Structure 4,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE ONLY COMMON FACTOR I CAN IDENTIFY IS A GREAT DEAL OF RAIN PRIOR TO THIS. MY TAILGATE HAS OPENED TWICE BY ITSELF. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO CLOSE. I'VE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE VIRTUALLY TAKEN THE WHOLE THING AP...

Nov 16, 2011 Electrical System 4,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE ONLY COMMON FACTOR I CAN IDENTIFY IS A GREAT DEAL OF RAIN PRIOR TO THIS. MY TAILGATE HAS OPENED TWICE BY ITSELF. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO CLOSE. I'VE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE VIRTUALLY TAKEN THE WHOLE THING AP...

Nov 16, 2011 Structure 4,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE ONLY COMMON FACTOR I CAN IDENTIFY IS A GREAT DEAL OF RAIN PRIOR TO THIS. MY TAILGATE HAS OPENED TWICE BY ITSELF. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO CLOSE. I'VE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE VIRTUALLY TAKEN THE WHOLE THING AP...

Oct 21, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 29,500 mi

AS DRIVING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ACCELERATING TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. WAS ALMOST REARENDED BY TRACTOR TRAILER BECAUSE OF THIS ( HAD TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER TO GET OUT OF THE WAY). ALSO THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT STARTED FLA...

Oct 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 29,500 mi

AS DRIVING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ACCELERATING TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. WAS ALMOST REARENDED BY TRACTOR TRAILER BECAUSE OF THIS ( HAD TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER TO GET OUT OF THE WAY). ALSO THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT STARTED FLA...

Oct 21, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 29,500 mi

AS DRIVING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ACCELERATING TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. WAS ALMOST REARENDED BY TRACTOR TRAILER BECAUSE OF THIS ( HAD TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER TO GET OUT OF THE WAY). ALSO THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT STARTED FLA...

Oct 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 29,500 mi

AS DRIVING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ACCELERATING TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. WAS ALMOST REARENDED BY TRACTOR TRAILER BECAUSE OF THIS ( HAD TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER TO GET OUT OF THE WAY). ALSO THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT STARTED FLA...

Jun 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,500 mi

THE EXCESSIVE HIGH IDLE SPEED AFTER WARM UP IN GEAR OF 800-850 RPM IS EXCESSIVE. THIS HIGH IDLE SPEED MAKES CONTROLLING THE CAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DIFFICULT DUE TO THE HIGH BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM MOVING. THE MOST DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCE WAS HAVING THREE TIRES ON ICE AND ONE O...

Jun 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,500 mi

THE EXCESSIVE HIGH IDLE SPEED AFTER WARM UP IN GEAR OF 800-850 RPM IS EXCESSIVE. THIS HIGH IDLE SPEED MAKES CONTROLLING THE CAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DIFFICULT DUE TO THE HIGH BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM MOVING. THE MOST DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCE WAS HAVING THREE TIRES ON ICE AND ONE O...

Jul 6, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 8,136 mi

AUDI 2010 Q7 TDI FUEL FILLER PROBLEMS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, APPROXIMATELY 1 IN 4 FUEL STOPS (CURRENT MILEAGE 9,200 MILES), I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO INSERT A FUEL PUMP NOZZLE INTO THE FUEL FILLER NECK ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO A VERTICAL BAR JUST INSIDE THE FILLER OPENING. IF FUEL IS DISPENSED, ITS IS...

Jul 6, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 8,136 mi

AUDI 2010 Q7 TDI FUEL FILLER PROBLEMS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, APPROXIMATELY 1 IN 4 FUEL STOPS (CURRENT MILEAGE 9,200 MILES), I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO INSERT A FUEL PUMP NOZZLE INTO THE FUEL FILLER NECK ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO A VERTICAL BAR JUST INSIDE THE FILLER OPENING. IF FUEL IS DISPENSED, ITS IS...