Audi Q3 owners have reported 4 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced serious safety-related concerns involving Audi vehicles, and I am extremely concerned that these issues could result in a serious accident, injury, or loss of life. My personal vehicle is a **2024 Audi *, which has experienced safety-related problems involving the braking system, wheel/speed sensors, parking recognition system, and other related vehicle safety and driver-assistance systems. I also want to report a separate and extremely serious incident involving an **Audi loaner vehicle that was provided to me by the Audi dealership while my 2024 Audi Q3 was being repaired**. While I was driving the Audi loaner vehicle, * wheel/wheel assembly came off the vehicle while it was in motion**. This was an extremely dangerous situation that could have resulted in a catastrophic accident, serious injury, or death. The loaner Audi has a different VIN from my 2024 Audi Q3. I do not currently have that VIN available, but the dealership should have records identifying the exact loaner vehicle that was assigned to me while my Q3 was being repaired. I am reporting both situations because I believe these safety concerns need to be properly documented and investigated. A wheel coming off a vehicle while it is being driven, along with the braking, wheel/sensor, parking-recognition, and related safety concerns I have experienced with my own Audi, raises very serious concerns for me. I do not want another driver or family to experience something similar. These are not simply convenience or cosmetic issues. They involve systems and components that can directly affect the safe operation and control of a vehicle and potentially put people's lives at risk. I respectfully request that NHTSA review these incidents and determine whether further investigation is warranted. I am willing to provide repair records, dealership communications, photographs, accident information, service records, and any other documentation. Thanks.
Driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph, all of the sudden the car loses control and is fishtailing. I was able to regain control and pull off the road at an exit ramp. The passenger side rear tire was completely blown out. I do not recall running over anything or hearing a pop, the tire simply exploded. The tires are continental contiprocontact 255/40/19. The tire pressure sensor did not indicate low pressure before the blowout or following the incident.
Driving into work on 02/13/20 my low tire pressure light came on. I pulled off the highway only to see I had a almost flat tire. I had it towed to the dealership and they replaced the tire as they said it was blown and that I must of hit a pot hole. One would think I would remember that. I received my car back 02-19 since this is a 2020 apparently there are no tires for this vehicle. On 02-23 I have another flat tire. 1st one was drivers rear and now passenger front. Apparently it was a big hole. I believe these tires are defective but am getting no where with bridgestone or Audi.
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated that there was a failure with the dimension of the tires pertaining to a caster diagnosis. The color green displayed if the tires were balanced and aligned correctly when installed. The contact stated that the tire inspection caster testing remained in the red within less than 100 miles of owning the vehicle. Three different dealers were contacted: Audi north austin (12971 pond springs rd, austin, TX 78729, (844) 473-2985) Audi dominion (21105 I-10, san antonio, TX 78257, 1-(888) 478-2089), and Audi north park (15670 I-35, selma, TX 78154, (210) 960-6000). The dealers serviced the vehicle, but failed to provide a permanent solution. The vehicle was unable to be driven safely due to several alignments, tire servicing, and tire replacements. Two different independent tire technicians provided further diagnostic testing and determined that the caster was not available from the manufacturer as proprietary information. The approximate failure mileage was 100.