2004 Audi A3 Problems, complaints & recalls

Reading my e-mail notification from nhtsa I found that the recall no. 17V-509 issued to vwgoa may affect and apply to our car (audi a3 my 2004 engine 2.0 Fsi) since it has the same failed part on its structure (1k0 906 093 f). Checking the engines list originally on the recall report from august 16th 2017 I've found the same part number installed in our car and even form the same supplier (kuhnke automotive gmbh). It's not a new car but considering it's a potential failure to occur while the car is running since...

TRANSMISSION FAILURE--LOCKED OUT OF REVERSE.*AK

Blinding glare from the hid headlights, coupled with use of "fog lights" when no fog present. I find it harder each year to drive at night due to the situation which often cause you to loose sight of the road ahead. The hid lights mayu be within "spec", but perhaps the spec for hid liughts should be changed.*Ak

When driving at a moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver had to put vehicle in neutral and apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to slow down, and eventually to stop. *Ak

Gentlemen, purchase a new 2004 audi a4, drove off the lot and traveled approximately 3 blocks before the right rear tire blew out! Turns out a flat 3" piece of metal completely pierced through the tire and wheel! This car was ordered with a 18" wheel and tire package called the "ultra sport package." Audi customer service was not interested in looking into this unusual occurrence beyond talking to the dealers service manager. I explained to them that I have been in the auto business for many years and have never...

Car will totally fail to accelerate. Pressing the gas to the floor results in almost no movement. This happens after hitting the brakes and then the gas, usually during routing traffic or an avoidance maneuver. This will get someone (me) killed. *La