Issue ID | 1491340 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11121256 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 20/08/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am currently the owner of a 2013 audi a6. I have run into some significant difficulties trying to sell my car because of two recalls, recall 74d5 (passenger occupant detection system) and recall 19n4 (overheating electric coolant pump) that have been issued for my car. When i have had the car appraised at my local audi dealership and at two prominent used car dealerships, all of the estimates were much lower ($3,000-$6,000) than the value of the car according to kelley blue book. The representatives mentioned that they are unable to sell this particular vehicle because it has recalls for which a repair is not yet available. Thus, the car must be sent directly to auction. It is not fair that i am now losing money on my vehicle because of the negligence of the car manufacturer and because of defects in their design. I am concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The recall notice clearly states that the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction, and if this occurs, |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MISSOURI CITY, TX |
VIN pattern | WAUDFAFC9DNXXXXXX |
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 | 26/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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