My complaint is regarding the glacial pace which audi has taken to remedy the recall associated with my automobile. We were provided with a temporary fix that replaced the original airbag inflation device with a new one that has the same problem in april of 2016. I first contacted audi on may 3rd. Of 2017 to inquire about the status of a permanent repair for a faulty, and potentially deadly, airbag in my 2006 audi a3 and no parts were available at the time. I contacted them again today, october 16th 2018 and there are still no parts available to complete the repair. This is all well after I was initially notified of the recall to begin with. It will have been years since this recall was put in place by the time I receive a permanent fix while my wife drives our two children around in a car with a potentially lethal airbag in it. I'm shocked and disgusted by the lack of urgency that audi has displayed in neglecting to fix my car as well as, what I imagine, are thousands of other audi owners waiting on a fix while driving a death trap. Something needs to be done to force audi's hand and complete the recall repairs they are beholden to.
2006 Audi A3 airbags complaints
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The dealer (audi of north miami, 1995 ne 142nd st, north miami, fl 33181, 305‑952‑5900) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
"takata recall" I have received numerous notices from audi of america, inc., most recently may, june and july 2018. These notices ask me to contact an audi dealer regarding a safety recall for driver frontal airbag inflator (takata) as soon as possible to have the airbag replaced free of charge. I contacted audi stevens creek in san jose, ca, and was able to have a temporary airbag replacement installed on june 2, 2017. At that time, I was told a permanent airbag would need to be replaced in the future when the part arrived. I have called this dealer several times, most recently sept. 4, 2018, and was told each time that they do not have the part and do not know when they will get it. I now want to sell my car and may be unable to do so because of this problem. I also feel I am at risk if getting into an accident if this bag is not permanently replaced. The very first notice I received from audi america was april 2016 regarding its safety recall of this takata airbag. It is now sept. 2018, and I still do not have a permanent airbag replacement. This is unacceptable.
Takata recall. The federal safety agency recall number 16v079. Audi action code 69n2. Recall start date feb 09, 2016. My issue is that I have been waiting for an "interim repair" for my defective takata airbag inflator for 2 years 4 months and 20 days at the date of writing this complaint. I drive myself and my family in my vehicle, and according to the audi national customer service representative I spoke with, it is both my passenger and driver airbag inflators that need to be replaced. This is extremely concerning as I drive my family in my vehicle. The lack of information audi has been able to give to me regarding when parts will be available has LED me here. Quite frankly, I have run out of patience, as I'm driving a vehicle that can potentially cause my family and myself harm/death, where the device (inflator/airbag) should be keeping us safe. There is no waiting list to be added to for the parts, and the lack of any specificity of when the parts will be available is beyond absurd, especially since I've been waiting and calling them every so often for more than 2 years now. I have called all of the local audi dealerships in my area for information regarding the takata recall and part availability, along with the audi national number, all to no avail or any specificity of getting this problem addressed.
Takata recall I live on the island of maui and audi USA has still not provided service technicians to replace recalled takata airbags. They expect residents to ship their cars to oahu at $600 for the recall! We have trained audi service techs at the maui volkswagon dealer karmart, but audi USA will not approve them to do the service.
Received notice of recall from audi america in april 2016. Beginning in january 2018 have received three notices to contact dealer for repairs. Was first told by dealer that the airbag replacement was not in stock. After the third notice was received in april the dealer now indicates that the car is "clear" and no recalls (including air bag) are in effect. After calling audi america they have now given me notice by phone that they also note that there are no recalls for this vehicle. I have left messages now asking for this in writing but have received no reply.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called audi of tysons corner at (877) 460-3588 (located at 8598 leesburg pike, vienna, va 22182) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to be placed on a waiting list. No further assistance was offered. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. Local dealer cancelled my recall appointment the day before saying they did not have parts. 2 weeks later called for an update, still no parts. They said "call audi and ask, we have no idea when we're getting parts." talked to audi of america, they point you to the dealers and a waiting list.
Takata recall unable to obtain replacement part. Have been on waiting list for 8 months, and unable to obtain any estimate or promise of repair. One dealer service manager told us 2 - 3 years.
Takata recall. Audi refuses to repair the takata recall issue for u.s. Military stationed overseas. We are a u.s. Military family stationed in germany with a 2006 audi a3 registered with local military base vehicle registration services. Our 'american specification" audi is part of the takata airbag recall that has impacted millions of vehicles worldwide. I have spoken in person to several local dealerships here in germany to have the recall repair completed. Result: they have refused to do anything. I have also used online chat services with audi USA to gain clarification on the process. Result: they have confirmed in writing that audi germany will not be fixing any american specification vehicles with the takata recall issue (see attached screenshot of conversation). Audi USA currently has a notice on their website (https://www.audiusa.com/about/takata): "I'm in the military overseas with my vehicle. What can I expect? Overseas military personnel will receive notices like u.s. Customers, and be similarly directed when to schedule the remedy service with their authorized audi dealer." this is clearly false and misleading (screenshot attached). There are thousands of u.s. Servicemembers and families in germany with american specification vehicles such as ours. We want to fix this recall issue. Please help us.
Takata airbag recall. Manufacturer has failed to remedy.
Takata recall. Dealer said they did not have parts
Takata recall - audi dealerships are either denying that there is a recall or refusing repair on the basis of airbag unavailability. I have been in contact with both of the following dealerships regarding this recall for about 1 year with no satisfaction. Rockville audi, bryan webster, checked the audi recall site as late as 10/30/2017 and showed me on the screen that there were no open recalls on my vehicle, and denied replacement. Silver spring audi (mile one) (original selling dealer) acknowledged recall but indicated repeatedly that they could not obtain a replacement from takata and therefore could not comply with the replacement of the recalled airbag. This has effectively denied me the use of my car for 12 months.
Takata recall, we were notified of a recall on our airbags and were never contacted again not knowing whether or not if there was a fix.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a letter from audi related to the takata airbag recall that told me to immediately schedule a temporary fix with them. I called the dealership (audi of des moines, iowa), and they said they have no parts to do the fix and do not have any eta on when the parts will be available.
Takata recall. I live on the island of maui and the only authorized dealer to perform the safety recall of takata inflators, is on oahu. Neither the dealer, or audi of america, inc. Will pay for the shipping of the vehicle for this recall. This will cost hundreds of dollars for shipping both ways, and is only a temporary fix. Additional cost will be required when there is a "final remedy."
"takata recall" just contacted the audi dealer in san antonio and the service department told they have no part to replace the airbags, which is totally unsat. Their contact information is: audi north park , selma, san antonio tx (210) 960-6000
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall how can I be better informed of progress on this recall and more specifically when I can expect my repair
Nothing
Akata has reported that the driver frontal airbag inflator could potentially rupture if the vehicle is involved in a crash where the frontal airbags are designed to deploy. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, which may result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. Remedy: replace driver airbag inflator. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available almost a year later and remedy not yet available!!!!
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall I want this airbag remedied now as it has been over a year and no letter to change!!! If one of us are killed by tgis defective bag then someone will be paying. Get this done immediately!!!
Takata recall - this recall was started in february of 2016 yet I was never informed by audi that my vehicle needed the air bag fixed and the audi website states that a solution is still pending. I need to know if the vehicle can already be fixed and until what date I have to take it to an audi dealer for repair.
Takata recall. Recall has been in place since 02/09/2016 with no remedy. Delayed remedy continues to place the driver in harms way. When will this be corrected?
Takata recall - remedy not available yet
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 01/23/17 *bf updated 03/01/17.
"takata recall" I was notified in april 2016 of the recall by audi of america. As of today, oct. 3, 2016 I was told that they still have no timeline as to when the parts will be available to repair my vehicle. As this is a dangerous situation, potentially fatal, it is mind boggling that 6months have elapsed since the initial notification.
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