2010 Audi A4 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2010 Audi A4 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID978593
 Internal NHTSA #10510569
 ManufacurerVolkswagen of America, Inc.
 BrandAUDI
 ModelA4
 Model Year2010
 File date15/11/12
 ComponentFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemProblem one the car was burning through a quart of expensive oil every 300 miles. Took it in,dropped the engine,changed all pistons,removed crankshaft oil seal,faulty high mount brake light,pressure regulating valve all replaced. Car was accelerating with and without hesitation,but dealer duplicated the occurrence and said they fixed. One month later,car smelled like gas and was taking off on it's own brought back dealer could not duplicate. Very bad smell of gas and rapid acceleration -dealer removed engine again replaced all valves,diagnosis purge valve stuck. Suspected injector seal. Replaced 4 injector seals, smell persisted. Replaced intake valve,remove and replace purge valve assembly. Pistons have all been replaced,engine has been completely removed twice, and the transmission is still jumping and the car accelerates by itself. Audi refuses to recognize the problem , i have only 1200 miles left on warranty. I have only had this car 7 months and am afraid to drive but audi offers no options-i asked for extended warranty on the engine and they said no. I have the car in my possession with the acceleration issue and periodically smells of gas. I drive 3 children to and from .
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure45607
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StatePASADENA, CA
VIN pattern WAUEFAFL5ANXXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase20/01/25
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders4
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Transmission type
 Vehicle speed15
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 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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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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