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2017 Audi A3 ETRON Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1406398
Internal NHTSA #	11022360
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	AUDI
Model	A3 ETRON
Model Year	2017
File date	08/09/17
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	We are worried about a dangerous deficiency in the portable evse/charger for our a3 sportback e-tron. It gets very hot during standard 12- volt charging and it might cause a fire. I discovered in the owner's manual, that its operating range has a maximum of 95 degrees f. Our average summer temperature in the california central valley is regularly above 95f. It is also regularly exceeded in many other us states, plus the middle east where audi sells many of their e-trons. Our permanent evse in our garage is a higher amperage rated evse and it does not have this limitation. Here is audi's reply to my request for information on this deficiency in their portable evse: "it appears the creators of the evse charger are considered a trade secret and we are unable to provide that information. However, it seems that you are absolutely correct. The portable charger operating temperature is only up to 95, as it has no venting or cooling unlike larger units. Due to the fact that weather temperatures often exceeds the limit in california, you are welcomed to purchase a different charging solution that can support your environment." so, i am welcome to purchase my own portable evse, because the one provided when i purchased my audi brand new in feb. 2017 is inadequate and potentially dangerous to use in many parts of the usa. Please investigate this part and determine whether we can safely use it when the temperature exceeds 95f and if a recall is necessary.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4400
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ELK GROVE, CA
VIN pattern	WAUTPBFF6HAXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 Audi A3 ETRON Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 Audi A3 ETRON Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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