| Issue ID | 1580651 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230719 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 08/07/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "pods recall" we took our car in for inspection and we were told that the electrical system to the air bag needs to be beefed up because without the right wiring connection it will cause serious problem if accident occurs. This hasn't hit the recall list yet but it's coming. If the manufacturer knows that it's going to be an issue why cant they just go ahead and fix the recall before hand. They are wanting us to pay $1100 dollars to fix an issue that is soon to be an up and coming recall, based on what i have been reading from the manufacturer itself. What does it take for this recall to go into the works, many deaths or even a lawsuit because they didn't want to fix problem before hand. I know many of these money companies are trying to save a dollar but is it worth the cost of a loved one just to save a buck. We are all trying to save a buck i get it, but this is the companies reputation on the line. You make a product you should want people to feel and be safe. If consumers know you put out a good product and your continuously are trying to improve your product people will stand by you. It shouldnt get to the point of people losing a life or getting seriously injured to fix a issue you could avoid. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WAUACGFF1F1XXXXXX |
| 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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