{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11680457,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/09/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/13/2025","vin":"WAUACGFF9F1","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"My 2015 Audi A3 1.8T is experiencing the exact same failure symptoms and operational hazards as those described in Audi\u2019s own Warranty Extension U49, which covers certain 2017 and 2018 Audi A3 and A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI models.  According to Audi\u2019s bulletin, vehicles with faulty mechatronic units are eligible for replacement under an extended warranty due to safety concerns \u2014 sudden loss of drive, vehicle being stuck in neutral, and PRNDS flashing while in traffic. My vehicle is now exhibiting these identical symptoms:  (1) Sudden disengagement of all gears while driving when it tries to go to fourth gear. At this point, there is a (2) flashing PRNDS indicator and \u201cReverse Gear Not Available\u201d message.  (3) Loss of ability to accelerate in moving traffic, requiring emergency maneuvers, and halting traffic.   (4) Temporary restoration of function after shutting off and restarting the engine, only for the problem to happen again. (5) Check Engine Light.   This is a serious safety hazard that puts both the driver and other road users at risk. The only reason my vehicle is excluded from the coverage appears to be its model year (2015), despite the fact that the mechatronic unit and failure mode are identical to the covered 2017\u20132018 vehicles. I believe Audi overlooked this issue in other year models and, as such, I respectfully request that the NHTSA investigate why Audi is limiting this safety-related repair to only certain VIN ranges and model years, when vehicles just a couple of years older are exhibiting the exact same dangerous defect. A sudden loss of propulsion at highway speeds is a serious risk that warrants broader manufacturer accountability. The company should fix this issue as soon as possible.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"AUDI","productModel":"A3","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}