Audi's Warranty is Useless For Leaky Sunroofs, Says Lawsuit

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Scott McCracken
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Inside the car, looking up through the sunroof"

A proposed class-action filed in the Easter District of NY is fed up with Audi (and it's parent company Volkswagen Group) denying warranty claims for leaky, panoramic sunroofs. The lawsuit lists a long line of TSBs that talk about problems with the sunroof drainage systems. They even give dealerships tips on how to repair the issue on unsold inventory, but they won't honor warranty claims asking for the same repair.

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The plaintiff says the leaky sunroofs create "foggy conditions" on the windshield and can short out sensitive electrical components. Both of which are massive safety issues.

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Damaged Interior From Leaking Sunroof

Multiple defects with the sunroof drainage system are causing massive amounts of leak problems for Audi owners. The water is soaking headliners, creating unsafe amounts of condensation, and short circuiting sensitive electronic components.

Poorly drawn blue box outlining damage made to the headliner from rain leaking in through the sunroof.

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