Audi A4 Problems by year

occupants. Audi San Diego subsequently inspected the vehicle and acknowledged the speaker trim issue. However, the dealership declined responsibility for correcting the recurring defect, stating that the recall had already been performed and was now closed. My concern is that the original safety recall remedy has not provided a lasting correction. The same safety-related component has failed again after the manufacturer's authorized repair, leaving occupants exposed to the hazard the recall was intended to address. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate the recurrence of this defect and the effectiveness of Audi's original recall remedy, including whether additional corrective action is warranted. The vehicle and affected components are available for further inspection upon request, subject to scheduling.

situation involving sudden tire-pressure loss. A tire technician observed significant cracking and deterioration of the rubber valve stems. The remaining stems were reportedly so deteriorated that touching them could cause air leakage. Four brand-new tires had been installed by Audi Bethesda in [[redacted]] in [redacted]. The technician suggested that the valve stems appeared substantially older than the tires and might not have been replaced during that installation. I retained one of the failed valve stems, which has visible cracking at its base. I am particularly concerned that four separate valve stems failed during the same trip, repeatedly exposing my family, including my [[redacted]] child, to potentially catastrophic tire failures. I request that NHTSA document this incident and assess whether it indicates a broader vehicle equipment or tire valve stem safety concern. I can provide additional photographs of the failed component, repair documentation, and service records. Vehicle: 2018 Audi A4 Incident date: [redacted] Previous tire installation: Audi [[redacted]], [redacted] Number of failed valve stems: Four Reported injuries: None INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

tightened across my wife's abdomen. We heard a distinct electrical/motor sound as it tightened. The force was significant enough to compress her abdomen and cause immediate pain and distress. My wife is [[redacted]]. There are currently no visible bruises or marks, but the incident was extremely concerning given the force applied directly across her [[redacted]]. There was no collision, sudden movement, braking, or other apparent reason for the restraint to activate. The vehicle was parked and had not moved. We are requesting that Audi investigate this as a potential unintended activation or malfunction of the seatbelt tensioner/Pre Sense restraint system. Please inspect the reversible seatbelt tensioner, Pre Sense system, restraint/airbag control module, relevant sensors, and stored diagnostic fault codes. Please also check for applicable recalls, technical service bulletins, known defects, or similar incidents involving unexpected seatbelt tensioner activation on this vehicle, and document this incident as a formal safety complaint. Please provide the diagnostic findings and cause of the activation in writing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

model, see reports in web search that the Allroad may also be known for this. The dealership does not state any warranty coverage for this major defect. Car was purchased to provide reliable transportation in all conditions.