Driving westbound on i20 from columbia, sc to st robert/fort leonard wood, mo when engine suddenly lost power. limped about 3/4 mi to next exit and called for a tow truck. transported vehicle back to nearest audi dealer (45 mi east) in columbia, sc. audi of columbia did diagnostic and after $2527.00 determined that the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 broke in the center. the service department manager stated he has never seen or heard of that happening in all his years with audi. i believe that this is a material defect and i should not be charged for the replacement of the engine (service managers recommendation). *tr
I have a 2001 audi a6 quattro 2.8l with p1411 and p1423 dtc codes. i am hearing it is a vacuum hose or combi value problems from what i am reading, common to this model, but i have had several mechanics look at it and not want to tackle it. in a recent forum i was told many of the items i have listed were recall items-including vacuum hoses. yes, many were, there was even a law suit with audi, that audi denied my claim and paid several on. i appealed and they did not respond and did not define why they refused to cover it. audi still has yet to cover the vehicle in the professional manner i expected. my life burdens are enough, i do not need a car manufacturer or dealer to yank me around, the vehicle now has 205,000 miles, because i paid outrageous car repairs on it. i feel audi is a good car, but fixing things on it that should be covered under recalls and service warranties is not happening. do i really have to sue to get results, this is ridiculous! i have experienced check engine light, failed emissions testing, headlight problems, issues with water in lenses and mirrors, turn signal issues, i have had problems with my fuel line, replaced tie rods, and abs brake light signals after brake repair. i am hoping nhtsa can shed some light and assist me with rectifying my car situation possibly. i have been dealing with these issues for many years now and i am hopeful to receive some relief. *tr