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Old 02-28-2024, 03:28 AM
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I have a 2021 w/ 30k miles. Purchased about a year ago. Front suspension seems to have a knocking sound when hitting bumps at relatively low speed. Quite loud, no such noise from rear suspension.

has anyone had a similar experience? Making appointment at the Audi Central Houston dealership, but wondering if this is common. Seems (from reading this forum) Audi is not the best with warranty work, if this is common, would be good to have some info to push them harder.

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Originally Posted by HoustonA8L
I have a 2021 w/ 30k miles. Purchased about a year ago. Front suspension seems to have a knocking sound when hitting bumps at relatively low speed. Quite loud, no such noise from rear suspension.

has anyone had a similar experience? Making appointment at the Audi Central Houston dealership, but wondering if this is common. Seems (from reading this forum) Audi is not the best with warranty work, if this is common, would be good to have some info to push them harder.

TIA!
when I bought my 23 A8 a few months ago, noticed what I thought is a cabin rattle at low speed over bumps from the rear. After extensive diagnostics by the dealer, it turns out it was the strut and they replaced it and the issue was solved. May be a similar problem in your case.
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Zero problems with Audi warranty claims. Always get the best available loaner too. Hope your experience is similar.
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I appreciate the replies! I was thinking strut as well, however, with this complex suspension system, you never know. Hoping this first warranty work will go smoothly. I already received a message stating there are no loaner cars due to a national shortage. I can either take a shuttle or Uber.
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There's a TSB on this.
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There's a TSB on this.
where can I find this?
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Originally Posted by HoustonA8L
where can I find this?
https://www.tsbsearch.com/Audi

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Thank you!
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