Audi
Audi is a Germany-based automotive manufacturer owned by Volkswagen. Audi was founded on July 16, 1909 by August Horch in Zwickau, Germany.
Audi
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 16, 1909 |
| Legal Structure | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Official website | https://www.audiusa.com/ |
Consumer-impact summary
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Audi category.
Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled (2022)
- Main article: Audi Basic HVAC "Sync" Function Paywalled
An owner of an Audi Q4 E-Tron opted out of paying for tri-zone climate control, an optional add-on in regions outside of the U.S. and U.K. that costs $758. However, the HVAC "Sync" button was still present within the vehicle, and upon being pressed, displayed a message on the infotainment screen that read "the function has not been purchased." This incident foreshadowed Audi's pivot towards subscription-based car features.[1][2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ Stumpf, Rob (1 Apr 2022). "Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It". The Drive. Retrieved 21 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "Audi Driver Horrified After Basic Functionality Hidden Behind Paywall". CarBuzz. 2 Apr 2022. Retrieved 21 Aug 2025.
- ↑ Gilboy, James (3 Nov 2023). "Audi Will Paywall More Software Features Starting Next Year". The Drive. Retrieved 21 Aug 2025.