The contact owns a 2013 Audi A7. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal, without warning. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was referred to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle serviced. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the catalytic converter was defective. The mechanic was unable to provide the repair for a lack parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer notified the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized Audi dealer for service. The manufacturer declined to pay for the repairs to the vehicle. The contact stated that the nearest dealer was nearly two hours away and that the vehicle was not able to be serviced at the time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,338.

- Bogart, GA, USA

While stationary and driving, the check engine light appears along with the transmission and epc light which states, "transmission malfunction. Can continue to drive". drives sluggish and "sputters" above 4000 RPM. My wife (pregnant at the time) was driving when it sputtered and had difficulty exiting our subdivision onto the highway. I took it to the Audi dealer in hardeeville, SC and concern was verified as coolant in engine/transmission harness. (see uploads) I've done extensive research to see if this was common and I found a recall on the A8 for a similar problem. Additionally, I was able to find sb-10053889-6593 which outlines the exact issue; so Audi is aware of the problem.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

While attempting to parallel park, the car jumped without warning and crashed into a brand new hearse in front of a mortuary. Applied the gas pedal once with no response, applied again with a surprise surge of the car and crashed into the hearse causing extensive damage to both vehicles. I have made at least 3 inquiries of the dealer since owning the car concerning the surging. I was given three different answers, ranging from using both feet (brake and gas), faulty rug design, and something to do with the computer/electric system. As I am not an electrician, I didn't understand the reasons. I feel this car is a potential terrible accident to happen and am, frankly, afraid for my lady and myself to drive the car, as much as we really like it. I am convinced that the accident is not the driver's fault, but rests solely with a defect, or bad design, in the system that causes intermittent surging with this car. I would like absolution from insurance liability in this accident, as I don't feel the accident could be avoided due to the intermittent problem with surging.

- Salinas, CA, USA