Be careful with these 10 old Audi models
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In the world of manufacturers and luxury cars, Audi is one of the most recognizable brands and this is due in part to its strong presence in motorsport. Over the years, the German manufacturer has participated in the World Rally Championship, Le Mans Series, German Touring Car Championship (DTM) and Formula 1.
The brand's cars have often appeared on the big screen, as well as in films that have achieved great success in cinemas. And it proves that Audi cars are really great. However, some models have other problems after reaching a certain age. That is why you should be careful with them when choosing a used car.
10 older Audi models that could be a problem):
Audi A6 from 2012
The 6 A2012 Sedan participates in a total of 8 service events organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The first was in December 2011 when the side airbag fuse was found to be defective.
In 2017, a malfunction of the electric pump of the cooling system was discovered, which can overheat due to the accumulation of waste in the cooling system. A year later, due to the same problem, a second service event was required.
Audi A6 from 2001
This Audi model participates in 7 massive workshop visits of the brand. In May 2001, it was discovered that the pressure gauge showing the pressure in the cylinder sometimes failed. It happens that it shows that there is enough fuel in the car, but in fact the tank is almost empty.
Only a month later, a problem with the wipers was discovered, which stopped working due to a design error. In 2003, it was necessary to carry out service measures, after it became clear that with a normal load of the car, its weight exceeds the permissible axle load.
Audi A6 from 2003
Another A6 on this list, which shows that this model is really problematic. The 2003 version took part in 7 service events, the first of which began immediately after the car entered the market. This was due to a problem with the driver's side airbag that did not deploy in an accident.
In March 2004, a large number of cars of this model had to be called for repair at Audi dealers. This time it was due to an electrical malfunction on the left side of the car's dashboard.
Audi Q7 from 2017
The brand's luxury crossover also participates in 7 service promotions, which is a record for SUV cars. Most of them are from 2016 (then the car appeared on the market, but it is the model year 2017). The first was due to the danger of a short circuit in the control unit of the electric power steering, which could lead to failure of the steering system while driving.
Apparently this part of the Audi Q7 is really problematic, as it was also found that the bolt that connects the steering box to the steering shaft is often loosened. The consequences of this are the same, which required a large part of the units produced by the crossover to be sent for repair.
Audi A4 from 2009
To date, both the sedan and the A4 convertible (2009 model year) have undergone 6 service events, and these are mainly related to airbag issues. They were contacted after it was discovered that the airbag simply exploded when inflated, and this could lead to injuries to passengers in the car.
Another drawback of the A4 airbags of this period is the frequent corrosion of their control unit. If this is not detected in time and the unit is not replaced, at some point the airbag simply refuses to activate when it is needed.
Audi Q5 from 2009
On the Q5 model, 6 service events were carried out, the first of which was associated with an incorrect installation of the front crossover pillar. Because of this, in the event of an accident, there was a serious danger that he passed, which made the car dangerous for those who were driving it.
Another Audi problem is the fuel pump flange, which tends to crack. And when it does, the fuel can leak out and even catch fire if there is a heat source nearby.
Audi Q5 from 2012
As of the fifth quarter of 2009, the 2012 version also participates in 6 promotions. He also had a problem with the fuel pump flange, which is prone to cracking, and this time the company also failed to solve it. And this required a repeated visit to the model's car in the service.
However, it later turned out that the front glass panel of the crossover simply could not withstand low temperatures and shattered. Accordingly, this required its replacement, again at the expense of the manufacturer.
Audi A4 from 2008
The sedan and the convertible were the subject of 6 service actions, all of which were related to various problems with the airbags. The most serious of these was discovered after it turned out that the airbag in the front passenger seat simply breaks and provides virtually no protection, as various metal fragments easily pass through the cushion material and injure the passenger.
It also turned out that the construction of the airbags often rusts, which in turn leads to failure and thus makes this important protective element completely unusable.
Audi A6 from 2013
Let's go back to the model with the most problems in the last 2 decades. This A6 version was the subject of 6 service events, two of which were related to the model's engines and especially their cooling system. Electric coolant pump blocked due to accumulation of debris or overheating.
At the first attempt to deal with the defect, Audi updated the software, but this did not exactly satisfy the regulatory authorities. And they ordered the German manufacturer to return all cars with such a problem to the service station and replace the pumps with new ones.
Audi Q5 from 2015
2015 Q5 also visited the workshop 6 times, one of which was related to the airbag and the danger of rusting and cracking. The crossover took part in both actions due to a problem with the coolant pump, which affected the A6 since 2013.
In addition, this Audi Q5 suffers from the same fuel pump flange issue as in the 5 Q2012. This SUV also showed the possibility of corrosion of the electrical system components, as well as the air conditioner. And this can lead to a malfunction or failure in their work.
