Here’s Why Audi’s Are Still Not Reliable In 2020 | HotCars

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Since 1971, Audi’s slogan around the world has been ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’, which roughly translates to ‘Being Ahead Through Technology’. For some reason the U.S. gets its own special slogan of ‘Truth in Engineering’, but either way it seems Audi wants its message to consumers to be that their engineering is superior. Considering it’s one of the more expensive and prestigious vehicle brands on Earth, that seems like a good message to send.

Despite making some great cars over the years and the all good intentions, however, Audi has a history filled with problems ranging from blown cylinders and large oil leaks, to large-scale electronic failures. Online searches reveal their financing departments, dealer service centers, and roadside assistance all appear to leave something to be desired as well. It’s well documented that if you’re in the market for a used performance vehicle, you should vehemently avoid anything Audi made from 2008-2012, but this is 2020 and technology has greatly advanced in the past decade.

No doubt Audi produces stunning looking vehicles with high levels of performance and luxury options inside and out. Their AWD systems are legendary and their interiors are top quality.

Their branding places them in elite company and paints a reliable and prestigious picture for potential consumers, however, it seems actual owner experiences differ greatly. Let’s take a closer look.

Do Audi’s state-of-the-art Tesla fighters measure up? A quick online search reveals the answer is an emphatic NO! According to the e-tron forum, these vehicles suffer from large battery charging issues. The batteries often don’t charge to capacity, nor do they pull maximum amperage from L1 or L2 chargers. Dealer complaints have proven fruitless, as most have simply replied the chargers are working as designed. Keep in mind Tesla batteries hold 50% more capacity from the start.

Other major reported problems have mostly been electronic in nature, with flickering lights and complete blackouts often occurring, and malfunctioning tailgate sensors that can shut the trunk on your head if you aren’t careful. As of yet, Audi is apparently waiting for a software fix to address these problems, and so dealers have been able to do nothing except completely replace all mechanism and hope for the best.

Related: The True Cost Of Owning A Tesla Model X

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By: Micah Zumar
Title: Here’s Why Audi’s Are Still Not Reliable In 2020 | HotCars
Sourced From: www.hotcars.com/are-audis-reliable-in-2020/
Published Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:45:37 GMT

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