| Issue ID | 1624675 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11287569 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifted into first gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to audi temecula (40955 temecula center dr, temecula, ca 92591, (951) 200-8100) where it was diagnosed that the dps filter needed to be replaced; however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 190810653. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MURRIETA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WAUKJAFM7DAXXXXXX |
| 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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