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2015 Audi A3 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1483523
Internal NHTSA #	11113153
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	AUDI
Model	A3
Model Year	2015
File date	20/07/18
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While the radiator was being replaced due to cracks and leaking at 57,000 miles, my mechanic noticed the water pump assembly was melting. The top of the assembly was melting away and could cause a fire hazard. I contacted the dealer (mission viejo audi) who stated there was no recall on the vehicle and since it was out of warranty, i was responsible for the issue. I showed the service technician the photos, and he indicated they could look at it but it would cost me a diagnostic fee of $160. It is evident the water pump needs to be replaced so not sure what needs to be diagnosed. Since there were no reported issues, he said i would ultimately be held responsible for repairs and replacement. I later talked to audi corporate and was basically told the same thing and i would have to get it fixed. They did indicate there may be some 'minimal good will' fee adjustment based on the diagnosis from the dealer. They told me there have been no reported problems of this nature. A claim was filed with them. Since the diagnosis fee and cost of replacement from the dealer is significantly more than my mechanic charges, i may have to have him do the work as this appears to be a safety hazard to me. The dealer was not interested in addressing any potential safety problems. I am contacting you to see if there have been any complaints of this nature received and to document what i am experiencing in case other similar issues arise in the future. Photos are attached for reference and any assistance is appreciated. Thank you
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	57000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
VIN pattern	WAUACGFF7F1XXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
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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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
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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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2015 Audi A3 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 Audi A3 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?