2001 AUDI A3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 AUDI A3
The 2001 AUDI A3 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 AUDI A3
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 AUDI A3. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 AUDI A3
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 AUDI A3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OUR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BMW 2001 325CI CONVERTIBLE PRUCHAED IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC, CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE CAR DRIVEN MY MRS. KLUEPFEL HAD JUST TURNED RIGHT OUT OF THE LIBRARY ONTO ROUTE 535, HILTOP ROAD MENDAHM AT A SPEED OF 10MPH WHEN LOST POWER (ALL IDIOT LIGHTS WERE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD) WITH THE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR WAS TOWED UNDER POLICE ORDERS TO MORRISTOWN BMW, 170 MADISON AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960, PHONE 973-455-0700, FAX 973-455-0273. THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THEY FOUND NO FAULTS IN THE SYSTEM DIAGNSOTICS AND TAOL US THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UP TO A MONTH BEFORE THE BMS OF NA FIELD REP COULD STOP BY AND RENDER A DECISION. MY WIFE WAS VERY SHOOK UP AND CONCERNED THAT SHE COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR ON TURN IT OUT OF HARMS WAY OF THE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD IN FRAONT OF HER. SHE HAS BEEN DRIVING FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS WITH A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 AUDI A3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 AUDI A3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 AUDI A3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 AUDI A3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 AUDI A3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A3
- 2001 AUDI A3 (current)
- 2003 AUDI A3 — 2 complaints
- 2004 AUDI A3 — 7 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A3 — 0 complaints
- 2006 AUDI A3 — 140 complaints