# 2009 AUDI A3 — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1838652` · 2022-09-06 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** A3
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 1 mph
## Narrative
vehicle switched into neutral and accelerated Unable to control or stop Crashed into bush   2014 AUDI checked said no issuue Vehicle switches gear unexpectedly on highway and slows and drags Audi checked  Said normal  9/3 2022 foot on break to a  full stop at a light Anothet auto in front Audi suddenly switched gear and started to accelerate  Would not stop Crashed into car in front Gear stayed frrozen in neutral for a few mimutes.
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