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    Acceleration pedal vibration, whole cabin vibration, more on the front. A4 2016

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    It looks like, I'm not alone.... Bought 2016 A4 back in September, and having the vibration issue since day one......
    Over the months, visited dealer 5 times, here is short chronology of performed tasks: (originally, got Pirellis P7 18')
    - first visit, they re-balanced the tires
    - second visit, the replaced 2 tires, road force balance was performed
    - third visit, they replaced Pirellis for Good Years, road force balance was performed
    - fourth visit, they replaced Good Years for Continentals, road force balance was performed
    - fifth visit - 5k service ( I visited another dealer), road force balance was performed, first I thought it is fixed, but not
    So, I'm having a lot of issues with this. Sometimes car vibrates as crazy, in the extend that my leg hurts. The acceleration pedal vibrates badly - regardless of the speed. The vibration is feel-able even at 30 mph....
    I don't really know what the issue is. Possibly a combination of things: sensitive Quattro system, bad tires, temperature etc. I have read a lot of things about A4 2009-2013 vibration issues, and Audi was replacing control arms and axle replacement. Not sure what else I can try.
    Yes, they perform the work according to TSB #2022563/13 - which Audi is clearly aware of it.
    Audi Of America was not helpful at all!!! Their statement was: The car is operating as design, without any one of the looking into it, driving the car or anything like that....
    Ready to file Lemon Law complaint.
    Anyone has any more suggestions?

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    Veteran Member Four Rings name.goes.here's Avatar
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    I'll presume that the service technician also experienced/observed the vibration, hence the changing of tires from Pirelli, to Good Year, to Continentals, correct? If so, the service technician recognized that the operation was not normal and this is documented?

    If that is the case, and the problem not resolved then, yes, I would look into lemon laws in your state. If working with the same dealer, maybe they will agree to a buy-back or work to put you in a different model.

    Ridiculous for AoA to say the car is "operating as design" and the whole cabin vibrates which dealer conversely identifies as a problem. I'm on my second Audi, neither of which vibrated.
    His: 2015 Audi A6/Quattro/Glacier White/Premium Plus/Bose/Cold Weather Package/Sport Package
    Hers: 2016 Infiniti QX50/AWD/Majestic White/Premium Plus Package

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    Senior Member Two Rings NoUDont's Avatar
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    Bad engine mount? Something not bolted on properly?

    Lemon law stuff for sure if they keep yanking your chain

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    Thank you guys!
    Yes, at the first dealer, shop foreman drove with me and he acknowledged the vibration. As a cause he indicated - unbalanced wheels. I don't have documentation for this, couple of emails exchange and papers for the loaners, as each time I had one. Here is even more interesting part. On each loaner, I experienced the vibration as well. Some vibrated badly and some not so much but it was noticeable. I know the German cars, my second car is 1 year old X3, and this car drives perfectly fine.
    During my last visit - for 5k service at another dealer, the mechanic drove with me and he also confirmed the vibration.
    I do like the car, and would like to stick to Audi. Was thinking about upgrading to A6, but the dealer offered me ridiculously low trade in value..... I paid $47k, and they offered $31k..... clearly they are not interesting in the business.
    AoA referred me back to the dealer.....
    I'm glad you guys have really good experience, I wish had the same, unfortunately this really drains me, instead of having a pleasure of drive, I really suffer.

    Thanks again. I already started discussion with specialized attorney. Can't live with it...

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    Veteran Member Four Rings name.goes.here's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by firstaudiever View Post
    I'm glad you guys have really good experience, I wish had the same, unfortunately this really drains me, instead of having a pleasure of drive, I really suffer.

    Thanks again. I already started discussion with specialized attorney. Can't live with it...
    I don't blame you; I would be frustrated as well. Audi is a great brand; however, some owners have a better experience than others do. Good luck!
    His: 2015 Audi A6/Quattro/Glacier White/Premium Plus/Bose/Cold Weather Package/Sport Package
    Hers: 2016 Infiniti QX50/AWD/Majestic White/Premium Plus Package

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    Veteran Member Four Rings b6onboost's Avatar
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    If neither AoA nor the Dealer are offering any type of help I suggest moving forward with a lemon law complaint. CT Lemon Law Program

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    You bought a 2016 thats a pos and they offered you that low trade in? Call a lawyer, watch how fast your trade in gets valued back up or even better them just taking the car back...

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