| Issue ID | 1413763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033197 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 07/10/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. While driving various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (audi north miami, 1995 ne 142nd st, north miami, fl 33181) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-411-9988 and stated that the vin was not included in the recall, and asked the contact to speak to the general manager. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 52,123. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52123 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WAUEFGFF4F1XXXXXX |
| 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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