Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2016 Audi A3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3 sedan . The contact stated that while parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and the vehicles hesitates to start. In addition, contact stated attempting to start the vehicle two or three times the failure persists . The vehicle was driven to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a misfire detected and a leak in the fuel pump . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 92,000. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v647000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling).
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel started leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering while being started. The failure occurred intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact removed the evap hose and became aware that the hose was filled with gasoline. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 24v110000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The dealer confirmed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine and low oil warning lights illuminated. The contact also became aware that there was fuel leaking from the charcoal canister. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the evaporative emissions and charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed suction jet pump. The contact was informed that the fuel tank and the evap charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v110000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact expressed that the failure was very scary. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,259.
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated while pumping gasoline into the vehicle the gasoline sprayed out the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and they stated that the fuel trunk was malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that there was nothing they could do. The failure mileage was 8,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, he started to smell gasoline fumes inside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to a nearby gas station and noticed a fuel leak. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact stated he replaced the fuel cap and evaporator air filter, the fuel pressure sensor, and the evaporator purge valve but continued to experience the failure. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v647000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal rumbling sound was present coming from the engine. The vehicle failed to immediately start-up. Additionally, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the nozzle would continuously click off. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer reeves Audi located at 105 e fowler Ave, tampa, FL 33612 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 16v647000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 45,100.