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RECALL: More than 10,000 Audi A3, A1 and TT cars have faulty dual-clutch automatic transmissions

The 8V-series Audi A3 small car has been caught up in new/old recall.

Audi Australia has recalled 10,373 A3 small cars, A1 light hatches and TT sports cars over a production defect with their seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch automatic transmissions.

Affecting MY08-16 A3s (8P and 8V series), MY11-16 A1s (8X series) and MY12-16 TTs (8J series), the recall pertains to the pressure accumulator in the transmission, which can crack over time.

If this were to occur, oil and pressure would be lost in the transmission’s hydraulic system, which would cause engine power to be interrupted, similar to engaging the clutch in a car fitted with a manual.

In such a scenario, the risk of an accident and therefore injury to vehicle occupants and other road users would be increased.

For reference, this recall is a follow-up to a similar notice issued for the MY08-16 A3, MY11-16 A1 and MY12-16 TT on October 20, 2019. At the time, these vehicles were incorrectly inspected and therefore not repaired when they needed to be.

Impacted owners will be contacted by Audi Australia with instructions to organise a free-of-charge inspection and repair at their preferred dealership.

Those looking for further information can call Audi Australia on 1800 502 834 or reach out to their preferred dealership.

A full list of impacted Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be found at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s ACCC Product Safety Australia website.

Justin Hilliard
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Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum. That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time. And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all. In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.
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