6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,438 miles

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2016 Audi A3 fuel system problems

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2016 Audi A3 Owner Comments

problem #11

Jul 032024

A3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

24V110-The suction jet pump inside the fuel tank, designed to purge fuel from the EVAP system is defected and if a specific seal inside an affected suction jet pump fails, the fuel may flow directly into the EVAP system. If this happens, fuel could accumulate in the EVAP system and may leak through the charcoal canister filter element. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. My live and the live of my children is at risk every time I/we drive my car, due to the fact that my car could catch on fire. It is just a matter of time and I am not willing to risk getting caught in a fire, getting hurt or even dying inside my car. There is no repair available and I can not wait any longer. I am requesting replacement of my car ASAP

- San Pablo, CA, USA

problem #10

Apr 242024

A3

  • miles
Epc warning light is coming and fuel tank not responding

- Leeds, AL, USA

problem #9

Apr 052024

A3

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Power Train system failed also engine light is now on How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Me and my toddler were in the vehicle when it started to jerk in bad traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the mechanic said this is a serious problem and i should be concerned. He stated i should not drive my vehicle. It was inspected by a certified mechanic. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No, everything happen at one time.

- Baton Rouge , LA, USA

problem #8

Nov 162023

A3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

El auto tiene un olor fuerte a gas Y cuando me detuve voto gasolina por la parte de atras en el lado trasero del pasajero. Despues intente hecharle gas Y SE llena el cuello del tanque hasta desvoldarse. No permite la entrada de gas. Auto no tiene codigo de falla. Estoy preocupado porque esta situacion podria ocacionar un incendio. Encontre un recall 20Y6/20Y5 el cual SE refiere a mi problema. Qiero saber si este recall me aplica. Gracias

- Gurabo, PR, USA

problem #7

Nov 112023

A3

  • miles
Car start running loosing fuel.

- Salinas, PR, USA

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problem #6

Aug 242023

A3

  • miles
Cust gasoline is spilling out of the rear part of the unit. The following complaint, was escalated to AUDi USA related to recall of the suction pump, campaign number 16V647000. My vehicle was replaced or completed the recall on 2017, as requested, approximately 1 years or less of the purchase. Now my vehicle presents the same situation with only 32,000miles and Audi, may be a quotation over $5300 to repair a car that have the same behavior or symptoms that the suction pump recall, with its a safety recall. The car didn't present in the dashboard any flag of malfunction to advise of the danger situation, was in the store parking and one person point me that the car is spill gasoline. The car was moved in the trolley crane to the mechanic's shop. The mechanics, told me that Audi, is responsible for this situation because was a recall. I called to Audi Puerto Rico, and uSA and told me that the car has 7 years, and it is out of warranty. I reiterated, that is a manufactured detects and Audi will be responsible because is a safety issue and the car didn-??t present any advice of.

- Caguas, PR, USA

problem #5

Nov 102022

A3 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had a safety issue with the gas tank not accepting gas and spilling over and out. I replaced the gas tank and vapor canister, and costly labor. My car was taken to: Palm Beach Performance RO#: 11887 1761 Latham Rd West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Tel#: 561-932-8840

- Royal Palm Beach , FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 162022

A3

  • miles
The component failing seems to be the fuel system. It is unsafe because the vehicle shoots out fuel all over the place (which is a fire hazard) when I attempt to add fuel to the car. Even though this problem (for our vehicle) is listed on an Audi Technical Service Bulletin, they said that they have nothing to do with the problem. Audi won't inspect the problem just said I have to pay for any repairs. There were no warning lamps, etc. One day the car just starting spitting gas out and has become progressively worse as time has passed. Can only add an extreme minimum amount (about $5 worth or less) of fuel to the fuel tank before it shoots out all over the place. The Audi Technical Service Bulletin is uploaded below. We purchased the 2016 car about two years ago but haven't driven it much until recently.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 172022

A3

  • miles
Upon parking in my garage, the vehicle leaked fuel from the rear-wheel on passenger side. There were no warning lights to indicate the fuel line or other component was compromised or malfunction. The vehicle was towed to the Audi service center for inspection. The inspection revealed fuel was in the charcoal canister, filter and leak diagnostic pump; replacements were needed. Please see video: https://api.mykaarma.com/video-walkaround/details?inspection_uuid=62b08d040e1dff5107d5e511&fileType=image_and_video The fuel leak was similar to the 2016 Audi Recall 16V647000; it was due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. As fuel accumulated in the EVAP system, it leaked out through the charcoal canister filter element.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #2

Mar 172021

A3

  • 74,517 miles
Audi A3 quattro 2016 malfunction indicator lamp (mil) came on whilst driving slowly in traffic. I believe the version of the ECM in my vehicle is defective and may be related to "safety recall 24df": https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/rcl/2017/rconl-17V508-5502.pdf https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/rcl/2017/rcak-17V508-2021.pdf cross referencing "application for emissions certification 2016 model year" "test group: Gvgav02.0apa", in particular page 79 for my engine code "cntc" which lists software id "5G0906259L": https://iaspub.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_file.jsp?docid=43249&flag=1 the ECU part number was superseded without being properly released for edir or cal id and cvn information. Please note the difference in part number suffix. "B" vs "L". I am concerned that my car is currently dangerous to drive and needs repairing. Below is output from vcds diagnostic tool showing the fault and ECU software id "5G0 906 259 D" 0001 (full output can be provided): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- address 01: Engine (J623-cntc) labels:. 06K-907-425-V1.clb part no sw: 5G0 906 259 D hw: 06K 907 425 B component: 2.0L R4 tfsi H13 0001 revision: --H13--- coding: 0A1D00124426000F2000 shop #: wsc 06385 790 00016 asam dataset: Ev_ecm20tfs0205G0906259D 001002 rod: Ev_ecm20tfs0205G0906259D.rod vcid: 2F3B1884879B11D3269-807A 1 fault found: 15059 - fuel rail/system pressure P0087 00 [104] - too low intermittent - confirmed - tested since memory clear freeze frame: Fault status: 00000001 fault priority: 2 fault frequency: 2 mileage: 119924 km date: 2021.03.17 time: 12:39:23

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jan 032020

A3

  • 62,300 miles
I cant get gas, it goes out of the tank

- San Juan, PR, USA

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