Reading my e-mail notification from the federal safety agency I found that the recall no. 17v‑509 issued to vwgoa may affect and apply to our car (audi a3 my 2004 engine 2.0 fsi) since it has the same failed part on its structure (1k0 906 093 f). Checking the engines list originally on the recall report from august 16th 2017 I've found the same part number installed in our car and even form the same supplier (kuhnke automotive gmbh). It's not a new car but considering it's a potential failure to occur while the car is running since the installed part number is the same, the risk of a vehicle crash is present accordong to the declaration in the safety recall report. How should I contact audi in mexico or USA to ask for the necessary investigation or actions? Of course it0's out of warranty period but the risk could be present in my car.
The worst 2004 Audi A3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Audi A3 63
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3,...
- This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in...
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
What 2004 Audi A3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission failure--locked out of reverse.
Blinding glare from the hid headlights, coupled with use of "fog lights" when no fog present. I find it harder each year to drive at night due to the situation which often cause you to loose sight of the road ahead. The hid lights mayu be within "spec", but perhaps the spec for hid liughts should be changed.
When driving at a moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver had to put vehicle in neutral and apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to slow down, and eventually to stop.
Gentlemen, purchase a new 2004 audi a4, drove off the lot and traveled approximately 3 blocks before the right rear tire blew out! Turns out a flat 3" piece of metal completely pierced through the tire and wheel! This car was ordered with a 18" wheel and tire package called the "ultra sport package." audi customer service was not interested in looking into this unusual occurrence beyond talking to the dealers service manager. I explained to them that I have been in the auto business for many years and have never seen such unusual wheel damage. I have since found out that I am the second person with nearly identical wheel failure at the same dealership! I contacted audi again and informed them of my findings. They still showed no interest. I informed audi's representative that I would be contacting your department and ended the conversation. It is my believe that the 18" wheels on my car are unsafe and do not meet federal impact standards. The dealership employee who informed me of the "other person's wheel issue" will not come forward for fear of loosing his job. Something is definitely wrong with this picture. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Car will totally fail to accelerate. Pressing the gas to the floor results in almost no movement. This happens after hitting the brakes and then the gas, usually during routing traffic or an avoidance maneuver. This will get someone (me) killed.
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Questions about the 2004 Audi A3
Is the 2004 Audi A3 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2004 Audi A3, fewer than a typical A3 model year.
What is the 2004 Audi A3 year score?
The 2004 Audi A3 scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi A3: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Audi A3?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Audi A3 have?
No recalls on record.
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