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Chart based on 268 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
License plate frame screws stripped by dealer - common Audi issue.
8600 mi
Rear passenger window seal/gasket was deformed. The cause of deformation was unknown.
2300 mi
Rattle from passenger-side glove box. Dealer tightened trim retaining screws.
8000 mi
Rattle present on passenger side. Dealer could not isolate the cause but applied felt tape to known trouble spots proactively. Rattle much less frequently.
The aluminum panel on the left front door got loose so it made an annoying noise when cruising on highway. Took it to a dealer for and found that a screw inside that panel had got loose. Finally fixed it.
Sun visor clip broke with almost no force (I was returning the visor to its original position). Dealer replaced clip free of charge. Sunroof was excessively slow to close and stopped prematurely once. It appeared to be caused by too much friction on the sunroof track.
20000 mi
Passenger side sun visor clip broke. Will take to dealer for repair. This part is made from candy canes. My driver side clip broke 6 months ago. Again, normal use caused this part to fail.
22000 mi
US $480
Replaced broken passenger side visor clip. Dealer did this for freee.
17000 mi
Squeaks in cabin. Dealer could not determine cause.
Door seals squeak and rattle at rough roads.
Plastic trim around led display squeaked. A technical service bulletin was released on this according to the dealer and the part was replaced at no cost.
Continuous rattle in the steering column on textured pavement at over ~55 mph. Dealer added interior padding in steering column. Rattle continues but sounds slightly muffled after repair.
33000 mi
Audi dealer service dept refused to acknowledge loud rattle/vibration in undercarriage. Service tech took car joyriding and damaged rim. I traded the car in within 2 weeks of incident.
5000 mi
Rattle in center of dashboard and rattle in passenger door speaker. Speaker was replaced.
10000 mi
Rattle near front passenger door/A pillar.
26400 mi
Rattle in passenger door caused by broken door panel clips. Clips replaced by dealer.
loose trim, likely left in that state from previous repair. Also, asked dealer to investigate clutch pedal squeak/creak when interior of car is hot - NFF on this request. Pedal creaks at top of travel but functions normal.
Moonroof sun shade convenience retracting/closing feature wasn't working (one button press didn't open/close the sunshade, it had to be held down).
The dealer replaced the faulty switch.
Projection lenses were fogging from a leak on the driver's side. Assembly replaced under warranty.
6000 mi
Rear panel was making a rattling noise when playing certain songs. Certain rare drum beats would hit the resonant frequency and make the rear deck sound like a blown speaker. A4 has no speakers in rear deck. When they repaired the rattle, they broke a piece of plastic. They ordered the part and repaired it. They brought it to my attention as they didn't want to have any cracks. They were very particular. I was happy. Great dealer service.
15000 mi
Front driver side door's rubber seal was came out. Dealer glued it tightly but I have watch it out for other doors.
26800 mi
Front door rubber seal came out again. Dealer replaced both weather strip completely.
Car still made a rubbing/clicking noise when manual transmission was in 6th gear. Dealer found that it was the leather shift boot. They lubricated the leather, but the problem came back within 1 day of getting the car back. Moon roof squealed when traveling along its track near close. Dealer follow protocol to lubricate the path, but the problem did not go away.
25420 mi
Loose window trim was squeaking.
41540 mi
C $20
Replaced RH trunk hinge cover (old one had broken clips and would not stay in position). 10 minutes to repair. Replacement part purchased from eBay.
24000 mi
parking break button metal covering-pealing off.
29000 mi
Replaced parking brake button, metal covering was peeling off.
8000 mi
The weather stripping on the driver door came loose and was hanging out the bottom of the door when it was closed. Dealer replaced the stripping under warranty.
The rear door seals became unglued. This had previously happened (and was re-glued) @ 1000 miles. This time, the dealer decided to replace the door seals at no cost.
5000 mi
Sunroof squeaked upon closing. Dealer adjusted to stop squeak.
6000 mi
Seatbelt latch button on seatbelt fell off. It was replaced.
18100 mi
HVAC control unit replaced, HVAC hose replaced, and car radio replaced as defective. HVAC unit was causing noise. Over $5,000 of cost covered by Audi.
50700 mi
Sunroof gets stuck open. Dealer repaired.
43000 mi
There was a creaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle anytime there was any weight in the trunk or rear seats. The found a loose exhaust mount and lubricated the bushing in the rear suspension.
Sunroof mechanical failure/factory bulletin called for motor replacement.
126000 mi
US $225
Upholstery on headliner began sagging about 2 years ago. Found a replacement from a junkyard in good condition for $225. Was quoted $550 by local shops to fix it, so cheaper to just replace with used.
High pitch noise when cruising freeway especially up to 85mph. Dealer replace driver's side mirror and car is still in dealership.
1000 mi
Just a missing center wheel audi cap needed to be replaced as it was missing at vehicle delivery.
15280 mi
Sunroof pop up wind deflector was replaced with a new design that decreases wind turbulence. It improves the ability to drive the car with the sunroof fully retracted up to 80+kmh versus the old design made it very uncomfortable after 40kmh
4000 mi
Was RVU for wind diffuser for sunroof
26700 mi
US $130
The paint on the front bumper near the fog lamps began to peel on both sides of the car.
30670 mi
Valet button stuck, replaced button.
64000 mi
US $60
bracket holding sun visor broke. Bracket replaced.
53720 mi
Rust underneath the hood, Audi denied warranty coverage claiming that it was due to stone chipping
Tire vibration issue
Door seal deformed
Part in airbag in steering wheel loose
9700 mi
Wind noise on driver's side. Complained at 5k service, dealer could not reproduce. During the 9k service (different dealer was able to confirm). Door strike adjusted. Whistle gone.
5000 mi
Front right tire inner fender rub. Inner fender cover reattached. I have not noticed the noise since that time.
Dealer performed an unsolicited Tail Light gasket update #94F6 under warranty to prevent possible leakage of moisture into the Tail Light housings.
10000 mi
US $43
retaining clip for sun visor broke. replaced by dealer in 2 minutes
4000 mi
While returning the sun visor from the left to the center, the retaining clip broke. Dealer had to order the clip. Real pain because the visor flapped until fixed. New sun visor clip installed.
14000 mi
Rattle in front passenger door, for which there is a technical service bulletin from Audi. Fixed plastic fasteners inside door that loosened over time, as well as additional sound insulation materials.
15000 mi
Continuing rattles traced to glove box. Noise was terrible -- essentially made driving impossible. I isolated the source (dealer could not), after which dealer fixed the problem. Finally.
There was a squeak coming from the center console that I could easily replicate and illustrated to the dealer but they did not fix it. Brought the car back after failed previous attempt to repair creak in center console. After talking to service manager and describing the issue, they compared to another S4 on the lot and verified it was not normal and were able to repair.
20800 mi
Passenger visor clip broke while clipping the visor back in. They replaced the clip under warranty.
25000 mi
A trim piece on the driver seat rail broke as I was adjusting the seat back.
30000 mi
Rattle coming from passenger side. Could be heard going over any road surface other than perfectly smooth and when playing music with a lot of bass. Dealer performed TSB for rattles when playing music with a lot of bass. Rattle from passenger side from previous trip. Dealer damaged door panel from previous trip. They patched it as a repair. Creak coming from center console. The dealership tried to adjust it but were not successful.
41000 mi
Driver side door handle started to crack, replaced under factory warranty. Had to wait for trip piece to come from Germany.
dings and paint scratches caused by shipping/delivery of car
10100 mi
Sunroof wouldn't close. dealership couldn't replicate problem. periodic audio system doesn't shut off with ignition. dealership couldn't replicate problem.
21000 mi
sunroof wouldn't close. TSB, parts replaced.
25000 mi
TSB concerning lubrication of sunroof assembly.
87200 mi
US $85
Sunroof would not close - 'bounced' back when trying to close as if it hit an obstacle. Replaced motor. Worked for a little while.
90000 mi
Sunroof again does not close, bounces back. This time they just cleaned and lubed it, and it has worked ok since then. I suspect that the cleaning and lube was all it needed.
104500 mi
US $200
significant water leak into trunk area wheel well (Avant). Sunroof drains were clogged from tree drippings. Some cables got wet, ignition key would not come out and car could not be turned off -- had to remove fuel pump fuse.
127000 mi
US $4000
Water accumulating in trunk/spare tire well, near the amplifier. Pools into the area all the way at the back driver's corner of that hatch, just above the bumper, or maybe even into the bumper area. Diagnosed, removed headliner, re-attached drain tubes, fixed another small leak. Update, April 2022: Looks like it is leaking again.
127000 mi
US $550
investigated water leaking into Avant rear next to amplifier, and claimed it was because my suspension was lowered from the stock to the stock sport. And reconnected sunroof drains after removing then reinstalling the headliner. This only worked for a short period of time.
129000 mi
returned car to shop that tried to fix it before, since lots of water on interior floor of car. They redid previous repair to sunroof drains, and seems to work ok now
35000 mi
US $50
Sun visor clip broke off. The dealer replaced it.
86180 mi
C $100
Drivers sunshade clip broken.
4000 mi
Sunroof shade would not fully close. Pinch protection was being initiated. Lubrication of channels fixed problem.
5000 mi
Weather stripping on sunroof prevented shade from fully closing causing pinch protection to be enabled.
16000 mi
Clogged rear sunroof drain. Ordered replacement under warranty.
16000 mi
Clogged rear drain was ordered and replaced problem returned again two weeks later. 2nd trip to fix water leak. This time was caused by drain tube coming out of nipple. Parts ordered and repaired and working as of now.
39500 mi
Sunroof drain on passenger side began leaking in passenger floor. Same problem occured 1 year earlier on driver side.
34000 mi
Water leak above rear driver side door.
21580 mi
sunroof sensor software set to too low of a obstruction value
11000 mi
Creaking or ticking noise from Open Sky panoramic sunroof.
71000 mi
US $2207
Rear sunroof drain in panoramic sunroof became clogged and water overflowed into interior and on to the stereo amplifier. The stereo amplifier had to be replaced and the drains cleaned out.
207000 mi
US $500
Broken sunroof drain hose
7000 mi
Sunroof water leakage. Sunroof cassette and headliner replaced
42000 mi
Engine start button: letters started peeling off
Driver's side door lock/unlock button: falls off when press unlock
36000 mi
US $1482
There was a blockage in the rear sunroof drains which caused an electrical short which caused an electrical short to the camera and the loud speaker amplifier.
Moonroof air deflector poorly designed resulting in a rumbling sound between 25-45mph. Dealer ordered a redesigned air deflector. Redesigned moonroof air deflector installed sucessfully and wind rumbling noise now gone.
6000 mi
The weatherstripping across the bottom of both front doors was beginning to separate from the door. Dealer reattached successfully, per TSB.
35500 mi
Replaced two interior door wood trim pieces, both of which were cracked.
Squeaks coming from the rear of the car. Diagnosed as a rear door out of alignment. Adjusted door and lubricated seals around both rear doors. Problem was corrected and I wasn't charged for the service.
17980 mi
replaced driver's seat due to leather wear
5000 mi
All doors' rubber moldings are loose. (dealership applied new glue but few hours later they pop out again.
6000 mi
new glue was ordered.
10000 mi
rubber moldings were replaced
7000 mi
Strong spare tire rubber smell invaded the cabin when ambient temperatures became too high. Resolved. Wrapped the spare tire in plastic bags.
9000 mi
Door rubber trim became unglued. Per existing TSB repaired with new glue.
30300 mi
Bright trim on door edges lost its luster, spotted and instead of shiny turned white. Parts were ordered, replaced, car was in body shop 1 day, no charges, car cleaned -- use of 2010 Q5 loaner. Happy with outcome. Second Audi with same problem.
37000 mi
Chrome trim on upper surface of front doors (left and right) was replaced under warranty (rear had been replaced some time ago)
6000 mi
Booming from sunroof when open - TSB to replace sunroof deflector.
2480 mi
Weather stripping/seals coming off along bottom of both driver (completely off) and passenger (starting to come off) front doors. Informed of a TSB regarding issue, new adhesive to be ordered.
3100 mi
Return trip to have seals replaced and glued using new adhesive.
11000 mi
Replaced the "START ENGINE" button because a small chunk of the metal came off.
19000 mi
Passenger visor broke
32000 mi
US $125
Fog lamp grill popped out of car and had to be replaced.
115583 mi
US $330
Replaced driver's door actuator. Also included car rental for 1 day.
32000 mi
Visor clip broke during use, was replaced under warranty.
70000 mi
US $1500
Sunroof frame cracked, water leaked in and stained the headliner and soaked the carpet. Sunroof frame was replaced, interior cleaned.
46000 mi
US $3000
Door gaskets detached. Gaskets were replaced.
18700 mi
Sunroof pinch sensor malfunctioning and was difficult to close sunroof
25000 mi
Passenger sun visor clip broken
17820 mi
Bad new design of sunroof pop up wind deflector needed to be replace original design Bad new design of sunroof pop up wind deflector needed to be replace the original design
Start button lettering cracking - replacement part ordered.
1860 mi
Rattle from center console at city cruising speed. Ceased itself 2 days before car was booked to go to dealer, but took it anyway. Dealer checked console and trim to ensure the rattle didn't return. They didn't find anything but the rattle hasn't returned
30380 mi
The trim on the start button had begun to bubble and lift so the dealer replaced it at no charge
58280 mi
A $400
Stop/Start button surface lifting again
Gear lever boot split
1000 mi
Seat back needed repair. The seat back wasn't closed properly, the cover wouldn't stay snapped on... It looked like it wasn't assembled properly from the factory.
Trim over nav screen warped/ misaligned. It looked ridiculous. They jammed some black felt tape above the trim which was totally visible when seated. I don't know how the factory didn't catch a badly warped trim piece. 4" area on front fender where foreign material was under the clear coat. They would have repainted but it should not have been delivered that way.
39560 mi
Warranty paint repairs
47220 mi
C $550
Repaired paint chipping from front wheel wells caused from kick-up of material by front tires. Both fenders were repainted and 3M plastic film installed over problem area
15700 mi
Panel on dash by speedometer was coming off. New piece ordered. Defects in paint. Will address when car next in the shop to replace part ordered. Replaced dash trim previously ordered.
37000 mi
Sunroof made loud booming noise between 30-50 mph. Dealer replaced sunroof deflector under warranty and fixed problem.
Convertible - Rear window separating from fabric. Open to rain. Not covered by warranty. Estimate up to $5,000 to replace roof. Audi replaced roof under warranty.
88300 mi
US $1300
Replaced pump and motor for convertible top. Top would not go up.
94700 mi
US $874
Replace "soft boot" in trunk for convertible top. Cable broke and gear stripped, convertible would not go down.
Rattle/squeak from somewhere around the drivers console near the off side. Certain songs cause a rattle/vibration from the near side front door that is not heard on off side door - Maybe speaker or just bad fitting? Don't want to hear vibration from one door when paying extra for B&O sound system!
6000 mi
After first visit, (rattle) problem still existed so took back. Problem still exists hence unsuccessful so will be making another visit shortly.
Rear washer fluid hose had cracked in hinge area of hatch, leaking into interior of car and headliner. Broken hose was repaired and problem is fixed. No internal damage was done.
33480 mi
rear seat release parts (to flop wagon seats forward) were broken and replaced under warranty.
Spring clip missing on drivers side door sill to secure interior plastic transition piece that covers the edge of the carpet.
43000 mi
The Sunroof motor rattles by the stereo and going over bumps (still rattles after they said they fixed it)
1000 mi
Parts ordered to replace scratched glove box and scuffed headliner on airbag assembly.
2000 mi
Air bag assembly replaced to rectify damage to headliner; front of glovebox replaced.
2000 mi
Rattle in right rear.
13000 mi
Worn seam on driver's side seat. Seat bottom replaced.
2000 mi
trunk lid had swirly paint under the gelcoat ahad to repaint
9000 mi
Vinyl trim surrounding center console has an area with very irregular, grossly grainy texture that sort of blends in with the grainy texture of the rest of the trim - it took a long while to focus on this defect and realize it was a a defect.
12000 mi
Center console replaced to correct a defect in a section of the vinyl trim
Window rail squeaking. This car has had the window regulator replaced 3 times now for this problem. Each time the problem goes away for a week or a day, then returns. Can't get a top mechanic at dealer - they service only the high end cars
Back glass was coming loose from fabric of convertible top.
Took to convertible top repair shop and was told there was no way to fix (repair man had tried "everything under the sun") to do this type of repair.
Found a YouTube vidieo from a man in Australia, followed his advice and it's still not leaking!
114000 mi
US $2700
New headlight assemblies. The clear lens was a bit clouded, and allowing intrusion of visible moisture to the interior of the headlamp assembly. I also wanted it to look newer than it did.
33000 mi
US $85
Convertible top would not lower, motor that unlocks the roof was bad. Parts were $1000, warranty paid with us paying $85
33700 mi
US $85
Convertible top stopped working again, dealer replaced the hydraulic motor(s) that opens the trunk access where the top is stored.
46000 mi
US $1575
All the issues with this car have involved the convertible top, this time the rear window was coming loose from the sailcloth top after putting the top up. Audi dealer wanted over $5k for this repair.
30000 mi
US $120
Interior Console lid broke
72400 mi
$300
Interior Hood Upholstery was hanging and was re-done.
Convertible top light blinking at start up. Cleared fault code (single wire mode)and adjusted top mechanisms. Could have cleared code myself. Adjustment of top not warranty or Audicare covered.
Convertible top motor failed, leaving top halfway up. Had to manually bring it up and close it. Motor may be repairable or may need to be replaced. We will fix it in the spring. Typical motor replacement with labor is $800.
101000 mi
Convertible top fixed.
Problem was loose connection in top electric motor (brushes) No new parts needed.
107000 mi
US $50
Convertible top window has separated from canvas and lets water into rear deck and trunk. Also, main seam along length of top is separating. Attempting window fix with 3M Window Adhesive
114000 mi
US $300
Rear window glass continued to separate from canvas top letting water into car.
Noticed was still a problem when heard water sloshing under floor when going around corners - water had leaked behind rear seat into space under rear seat footwells. Dense foam in flooring soaked it up until it sloshed.
Used 3M Black Window-Weld around all edges of window and forced into into any areas that separated. Applied pressure with weights to maintain window/fabric contact for 24 hours to set up.
No More leaking.
Had to pull up carpets and squeezed at least 2 gallons of water out of foam under floors, and kept in the sunlight every day for a week or so to dry it all out. Convertible top failed. Previous repair included resetting brushes on electric motor attached to hydraulic pump, but that did not work this time.
Bought a new electric top pump motor from Audi dealership and self-installed. Worked immediately. Took about 3 hours total to remove all trim to get at motor, take out motor, replace, and put trim back in place.
87000 mi
US $1100
Glass rear window separating from convertible top.
Replaced headlight switch - satin finish was peeling. Replaced headlight switch - satin finish was peeling
42000 mi
US $264
Convertible top is not operating correctly at times and gets stuck.
25497 mi
C $500
Faulty Top Position Sensor replaced
42160 mi
C $800
convertible top quit working. dealer diagnosed problem, removed, cleaned contacts and re-installed same motor. said it needed replacing kkif this fix didn't work. failed in one week so motor was replaced.
57040 mi
C $900
Convertible top worked intermittently. Dealer got it to work for a month then it failed again.
58280 mi
C $1000
Second visit for an intermittent working convertible top
Lower molding on both driver and from passenger door had separated from car and metal backing strip had rusted leaving some staining on paint of rocker pannel. Parts were removed - pics provided veritying no rust on door panels-replaced!
25000 mi
Front control arms and e-brake button
37000 mi
Center console was bubbling and was replaced Parts ordered from previous trip were installed without issue.
Received/replaced cargo screen ordered in July 2007
35500 mi
replaced windshield after cracked when replacing wipers (spring loaded arm hit glass with no wiper blade on arm). Replacement covered by insurance with no deductible (no cost info provided on invoice)
71500 mi
The door on my glove compartment is broken (right side hinge snapped off completely). Haven't fixed it because phone estimates are $300 for just the parts.
119000 mi
US $200
Major paint flaked off from right front fender (~4 sq in) with light evidence of rust underneath. Note: this fender has twice been previously repaired for minor dent and repaint
124197 mi
US $74
Backing of driver's seat came loose.
127689 mi
US $5
Interior of lift gate loose after prior visit for wiper motor replacement
137648 mi
US $64
Ratting noise when driving. Found broken plastic piece on rear bumper. Removed.
2000 mi
US $330
Back of the driver seat was broken. Dealer claimed it was not a warranty item, and wanted $330 to fix it, so I never fixed it.
Rattle in light/sunroof control/mirror console on roof. Was told retaining screws for a bracket had loosened and bracket was moving around. Replaced bracket and tightened during scheduled service.
19840 mi
Centre front armrest squeaking. Told some part of the mount had broken. Replaced armrest and all fine.
Sunroof drain was clogged. Water dripping onto back seat. Haedliner had not been replaced the first visit. Needed to be replaced due to leak and stains. Headliner was replaced during previous trip, installer kinked drain tube causing leak again. Installer damaged sunroof rails, needed to be replaced. Headliner replaced again.
55000 mi
US $85
glove box hinge broken
41700 mi
Broken Glove Box Hinge
43000 mi
US $400
Rattle coming from the rear doors. Weatherstripping lubed. Problem fixed.
26804 mi
Went in to fix sun roof rattle again, problem solved (tech said missing screw), squeak in seat has still not been solved even after lubing all parts under seat.
85000 mi
US $230
Glove box helper positon failed causing glove box door to break.
Rear left door frame repainted due to rust bubbles emerging under the paint by the rain channels. Dealer covered 75 % of the cost under Audi corrosion warranty.
80600 mi
$150
Rust on right rear Wheel arch. Sanded down and repainted (only the small rusted area).
84320 mi
$200
Front inner fenders sanded and resprayed due to rust.
Driver door rattle. Could hear and replicate but lubing window seals did not work. Offered to keep car another day or two to resolve but opted not to leave car. Will address at next CPO visit.
49000 mi
Rattle coming from driver door towards back. Window regulator replaced (wires rubbing).
107800 mi
US $7
Passenger seatback separated from seat at top. Used e6000 adhesive to glue velcro to top of seat and seatback then connect.
Replaced the passenger side door trim - audi defect and replaced under warranty.
30000 mi
30K maintenance plus an attempt to fix the passenger door trip that keeps coming apart. Ordered a whole new door panel to be installed at a latter date.
62000 mi
US $330
Convertible top sensor bad. Top would stop during opening, or refuse to close. Sensor replaced fixing problem
77000 mi
US $289
Convertible top began having difficulties opening and closing. Got estimate from dealer for $4700 for repair, similar estimate from independent mechanic. After researching, i determined that probable cause was the electric motor that drives the hydraulics that open and close the top. I disassembled the convertible top mechanism, removed and disassembled the motor, verified carbon arcing on the commutator. Ordered and installed new Audi motor.
46200 mi
Back in the shop for convertible top. Faulty switch. Replaced switch and top works. Covered under extended warranty. Billed to warranty company: $348.00
47000 mi
Convertible top retracts but does not revert to closed. Had similar problem previously. Dealer replaced switch on previous trip. This time they replaced convertible top motor.
50300 mi
Convertible top has begun to separate from the back window. Will need to either have it repaired with glue, buy an after market top or buy a full replacement top. I think I am going to go with the glue option.
22000 mi
Loose screw in convertible top trim
35000 mi
Convertible top frame sensor faulty causing warning light, but replacement not in stock
Center wheel caps peeling, exposing plastic. Dealer blamed harsh detergents at car washes. Upon checking online, it seemed too many people were using "lethal" detergents at car washes. I contacted AoA and they authorized a free replacement.
There are drain tubes in the roof that were clogged. This was causing a leak into the cabin. These drain tubes had to be blown out, which is a service my dealership should have been proving, but wasn't.
repair of glovebox door: door hinge broke when my 6 yo got something out of it, unclear what they might have done to cause this, signs that a crack was developing earlier.
The trunk lid had a big rust spot, rust warranty is 13 years on this vehicle, Audi Canada inspected the vehicle and found flaking paint under the passenger side front fender and passenger side rear quarter panel in addition to the trunk lid.The lid and the fender was replaced, the rear quarter panel was repainted.
148000 mi
Repaired center console lid hinge with a generous amount of JB weld at the cracked area, then applied a new latch to the front which was made using a plastic printer.
57000 mi
Sunroof drain clogged, water in passenger backseat seatbelt.
3720 mi
Interior rattle - fixed under warranty.
22320 mi
Return trip to have replacement seat cover installed.
Broken Headliner retainer trim piece, broken blank insert from upper center console
74300 mi
US $78
Installed new 'Console Armrest door Leatherette w/o mobile phone Pl' due to broken latch. Is this just Wear and Tear? -- Less than 75,000 mi., 5 years old; very well cared for; you decide. (No trim issues on older, higher mi. Acura.)
Torn vinyl side bolster - quoted $200 to replace. Complained to Audi of America about not being covered under warranty. No solution provided.
55500 mi
Rip in driver side bolster re-opened after being repaired twice. Dealer paid for it and considered it "goodwill". Tried to blame the problem on me (not manufacturing defect) and said this is the last time it will be paid for.
Replaced entire convertible top because original rear window fell out and cannot be glued back in place. Also happened to our previous Audi TT. Bought aftermarket top with stitched in window, not an Audi part!
Leaking headlamp cluster, rough cold start resulting in one time "Check Engine Light" which reset itself upon restarting. Replace randomly operating sunroof switch.
Retractable Cup Holder issues. It wouldn’t open. DIY of 5 minutes with cotton swabs and WD40 to fix what was causing it to stick. The job fixed it, no issues since.
Matte finish coating on driver-side door switch plate gets a lot of wear over the years from finger nails while finding the window switches. Couldn't find a way to restore the finish, so I replaced it.
glove box replaced. no cost due to warranty repair. would have cost 735.95 out of warranty.
169260 mi
Initially took car in because of rust in roof rail Audi fixed under warranty. Car then leaked water, Audi again fixed under warranty. Was drain tubes for sunroof.
179180 mi
re: Issue with rust in roof, started to rust out again. Finally repaired correctly when turret removed and repaired. Under warranty.
13020 mi
Sunroof was acting up, had the sunroof switch replaced under warranty by the dealer.
Replace rear license plate mount. Clip nuts rusted, making it impossible to remove the license plate. Audi of course doesn't just sell the clip nuts and removal destroys the license plate mount.
Sensor detected:Convertible top not secured despite top being closed. This fault caused air conditioner to turn off. Not fun when air temp over 100 degrees.
Extreme vibration after having tires installed balanced again and again. Issue still present.
66960 mi
Small pin suddenly snapped out of the glove box, causing the glove box door to drop down immediately when opened. Found solution online easily. Reinserted the pin back into the dampener/hinge, fixed in less than 1 min.
leak in headliner from sunroof-was "fixed" by dealer last year. Front drains are ok-back drains totally clogged-shop said they couldn't clear w air rec going back tp-dealer.Dealer said they will try a thin wire tool from Audi. No appt yet.
129400 mi
US $250
Located, purchased and replaced both rear tail light housings due to leakage.
143000 mi
Lots of other things I never fixed for several years. e.g. leaking sunroof
A water leak was discovered on the passenger side c-pillar. Entire headliner was removed from the interior and leak was determined to be from the rear drain hose.
Water leak in trunk discovered when accessing spare tire. Removed trunk liner and dried for now. Bottom of rear window glass no longer adhered to body. Rattles, and may be cause of water leak
44000 mi
US $125
Had glass shop remove, reseal, and reinstall rear glass to remedy leak and rattle.
Water leaked into trunk causing central lock vacume elect failure. Caused by clogged sunroof drain - cleared and corrected problem
155000 mi
US $21
Flooded central controller from clogged sunroof tube (corrected) replaced central controler (corrected) replace fuse 38 (corrected failure of windows lights and sunroof) root cause problem clogged drain tubes in sunroof - recommend cleaning
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