Audi lemon law attorney in California

Electrical System Failures

Owners report instrument clusters that go dark, gateway control modules that shut down after liquid exposure, and electrical faults that illuminate multiple warning lights. Recall campaigns address modules located beneath rear seats that fail when water enters, door crash sensors that detach, and infotainment units that disable the rearview camera. A vehicle that loses electrical functions while driving presents a safety defect. The statute treats repeated failures of the same warranted component as evidence the defect cannot be repaired.

Q7 · Q5 · E-Tron · A4

Engine Malfunctions

Owners describe sudden power loss at highway speed, transmission malfunction warnings, and engine knocking that leaves vehicles stranded. One recall campaign addresses connecting rod bearings that become damaged and cause engine failure, with the manufacturer noting that failure can result in oil leaks and fire risk. A defect that causes an engine to stall or lose power while driving qualifies as a safety issue under the statute, which presumes two repair attempts create a stronger claim.

Q5 · Q7 · E-Tron · A4

Collision Avoidance System Issues

Owners report forward collision avoidance systems that activate without cause, bringing vehicles to sudden stops that injure occupants. Others describe rear parking sensors and blind spot warnings that fail. A system designed to prevent crashes that instead causes them, or that fails to operate when needed, presents a warranty defect. Repeated attempts to calibrate or replace sensors that continue to malfunction support a repurchase claim under Song-Beverly when the defect remains unfixed.

Q5 · Q7 · A4 · E-Tron

Power Train Defects

Owners report drive system malfunction warnings, vehicles entering limp mode, and complete loss of ability to engage forward or reverse gears. The complaints describe symptoms that appear suddenly with no prior warning. A power train failure that immobilizes a vehicle or leaves it unable to accelerate in traffic is a safety defect. The statute's presumption favors the consumer after two unsuccessful repair attempts when the defect could cause death or serious injury.

Q5 · E-Tron · A4

Brake System Defects

Owners report increased braking effort and loss of anti-lock and stability control functions. Recall campaigns address corrosion in brake boosters that disables braking assist and a welding defect that allows rotors and shafts to separate within the integrated brake system. The E-Tron campaigns note that affected vehicles lose ABS, electronic stability control, and speedometer displays. Brake defects that increase stopping distance or effort are safety issues under the statute.

Q5 · Q7 · E-Tron

High-Voltage Battery Overheating

Owners of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles report electrical system fault warnings and instructions to stop driving immediately and park away from structures. Multiple recall campaigns address high-voltage battery modules that overheat, with the manufacturer stating that overheating increases fire risk. A defect that requires a vehicle to be parked outdoors and not charged renders it unusable. Repeated battery replacements or software updates that fail to resolve overheating support a repurchase claim.

E-Tron · Q5

A

Two or more attempts (safety)

For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

B

Four or more attempts

For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

C

30 days out of service

Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.