Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012 Audi Q5 vehicles because the sunroof was installed with a glass that could shatter in extremely cold weather conditions. If the sunroof breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the occupants could be injured by falling glass, increasing the chance of an accident. Volkswagen will be notifying owners of the problem starting in August, and will replace the sunroof glass free of charge. For more information on the defect, owners can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
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Audi A6 Airbag Flaw
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012 Audi A6 sedans manufactured between April and May 2011. Because of a problem with the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the air bag may not deploy properly leaving occupants unprotected. Volkswagen will notify owners, starting January, and will replace both the left and right curtain air bags. Owners wanting more information about the recall can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Volkswagen Fuel Leaks In Diesel Engines
Volkswagen has announced a recall for certain Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI common rail diesel engines. According to a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fuel injection pulses could create stress in the fuel line at the #2 injector. The stress could lead to cracks, fuel leaks and a potential fire in the presence of an ignition source. The vehicles involved in this recall include:
- 2009-2012 Volkswagen Golf
- 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
- 2010-2012 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2010-2012 Audi A3
Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line on the #2 cylinder as well as vibration dampers on all injector lines. Owners wanting more information can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Audi R8 Spyder Recalled For Fuel Problem
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder sports cars. In the report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the auto manufacturer said that a fuel supply line in the engine compartment could rub against the heat shield creating a leak in the line. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to vehicle fire. The vehicles included in the recall were built between May 18, 2010 through June 22, 2011. Owners wanting more information about the recall can contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Audi Cars Recalled For Fuel Problems
Volkswagen is recalling Audi model vehicles for a problem with the fuel system that could lead to a fuel leak and a potential vehicle fire. The problem is being blamed on aging plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve. Stress from the ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple could lead to cracking of the nipple resulting in a fuel leak. The vehicles involved in this recall are equipped with 4.2L engines and include:
Owners receiving the recall notice can take their vehicles into their local dealer to have the rollover valve nipple replaced or reinforced. For more information, contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle Safety Picks For 2011
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has come out with their annual list of top safety picks for the 2011 model year vehicles. This year they recognized 66 vehicles, more than double that of last year. Hyundai and their affiliate Kia as well as Volkswagen and their affiliate Audi lead the insurance industry’s list with nine vehicles on the safest new vehicles list. Below are some of the automobile manufactures and their vehicles that made the list.
- Audi – A3 sedan, A4 sedans, Q5 SUV
- BMW – 5 series (except 4-wheel drive and V8)
- Buick – LaCrosse, Regal
- Cadillac – CTS, SRX
- Chevrolet – Malibu, Cruze, Equinox
- Chrysler – 200 4-door
- Dodge – Avenger, Journey
- Ford – Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta sedan and hatchback built after July 2010, Explorer, Flex
- GMC – Terrain
- Honda – Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control, Element
- Hyundai – Genesis sedan, Sonata midsize, Santa Fe, Tucson
- Infinite – M37/M56 (except M56x 4-wheel drive)
- Jeep – Grand Cherokee, Patriot with optional side torso airbags
- Kia – Optima, Forte, Soul, Sorento built after March 2010, Sportage
- Lexus – RX
- Lincoln – MKS, MKZ, MKT
- Mercedes – C class, E class coupe, E class sedan, GLK
- Mitsubishi – Lancer sedan (except 4-wheel drive)
- Nissan – Cube
- Scion – tC, xB
- Subaru – Legacy, Outback, Impreza sedan and hatchback (except WRX), Tribeca, Forester
- Toyota – Avalon, Corolla, Sienna, Highlander, Venza
- Volkswagen – Jetta sedan, Jetta SportWagen, Golf 4-door, GTI 4-door , Touareg, Tiguan
- Volvo – C30, S80, XC60, XC90
