2016 Audi Q3

To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this communication to you per an attorney referral. I have an Audi that was included in the Turbo Class Action Lawsuit. See [XXX] My VIN was included in the lawsuit. The lawsuit was won on December 4th 2025. The class action lawsuit only covers and reimburses consumers who had paid out of pocket (prior to a certain date) expenses incurred fixing the Turbo. I have a letter from a Master Mechanic who is saying my engine problems are due to the turbo being bad however, I have not had the issue fixed. The class action lawsuit does not cover consumers who have not had the Turbo fixed or replaced. Please advise on what I should do or refer me to the appropriate person who can guide me through this process. My vehicle is not under warranty and although the class action lawsuit was won, there is no recall issued at this time. See attached. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

In 4/2024 car wouldn’t start. Took to Audi for new battery and was told Water pump failed so it was replaced with delays. In 3/2025 noticed no heat and car took a long time to warm up. Took back to dealership replaced thermostat. Still no heat so I was told ok to drive but need to flush heater core to fix heat issue for $3500. Started my car on 8/14/2025 had multiple lights come on dash (lights, brake, TPMs, epc, and brake fluid) so I turned off. Took to mechanic for inspection told something strange different codes instructed to take to dealer. On 10/8/2025 took back to Audi for evaluation and first they stated my fuse box panel was slightly melted couldn’t code read. Ordered part, 2 weeks, and would be $2,000 for repairs. On 10/15/2025 they state I have Coolant migration from over flow and it would be $35,000 for repairs which exceeds vehicle worth to buy another. Have not experienced any coolant loss since water pump failed and was replaced in 2024.

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (8/26/16, 9/23/16, 9/26/16, 10/2/16, 10/27/16) THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AS IT IS NOT RECOGNIZING THE KEYS. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SAYS "NO KEY IDENTIFIED." AFTER MORE THAN ONE TRY TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LOCKS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO AUDI ON 3 OCCASIONS TO TROUBLESHOOT THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST OCCASION (9/23/16) A SYSTEM UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP ON 9/24/16. ON 9/26/16 THE CAR WOULD NOT IDENTIFY THE KEYS AGAIN UPON TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. ON THIS SECOND OCCASION, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER (9/26/16) AND KEY BATTERIES WERE TESTED, THE GATEWAY MODULE WAS REMOVED REWRAPPED IN NASHUA FOIL TAPE AND REINSTALLED AND TESTED AGAIN. ON 10/2/16 "NO KEYS WERE IDENTIFIED" OCCURRED AGAIN. 10/3/16 THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO AUDI DEALER FOR A THIRD TIME. BOTH KEYS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND PROGRAMMED TO THE CAR. ON 10/27/16 THE CAR WAS LEFT UNLOCKED, OFF AND IN PARK. AS I TRIED TO START THE CAR, I RECEIVED THE MESSAGE "NO KEY IDENTIFIED". IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED (3-4SECONDS), THE CAR ALARM BEGAN GOING OFF. I HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE KEYS FROM INSIDE. NEXT, I OPENED THE DOOR, SHUT IT AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AGAIN. I RECEIVED THE SAME MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. AT THIS POINT I DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. ON ALL OCCASIONS "NO KEY IDENTIFIED" APPEARED, THE ALARM OF THE CAR HAS GONE OFF, THE CAR HAS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ANY BUTTONS, AND AN IMAGE OF AN ORANGE STEERING WHEEL WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT HAS APPEARED ON THE DASH WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR. IN ALL INSTANCES, IT TOOK ME MULTIPLE TRIES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. IT IS IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THAT WHILE THIS IS OCCURRING THE CAR IS OFF IN PARK. FURTHERMORE, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE MY CONCERNS IN THE TIME FRAMES THEY HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE.