Issue ID | 1724531 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11396083 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 01/02/21 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After stopping at a sign on a busy road, the engine fully shut down after a second or two of acceleration. A warning came on the dash to pull car over and call dealer. The engine was completely dead, but i was able to coast to side of road. After thinking about the situation for a few minutes, i started up the car again since i was in a precarious location. I drove it another ten miles to my destination without any issues. After reaching my destination, i called audi roadside assistance. They sent a tow truck (it took just under four hours to arrive). They then towed car to elk grove audi, which is when i learned that audi knew of this problem but was not updating the software until problems developed in the cars. I feel that i was very lucky that the stalled engine did not happen on highway or that i did not have any passengers in car. The outcome could have been very bad. After contacting audi customer service a few days later, they ( |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 682 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOCKEFORD, CA |
VIN pattern | WA1EECF30L1XXXXXX |
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 | 09/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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