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Maryland · Article Updated May 24, 2026

Audi / Volkswagen Lemon Law Cases in Maryland

How Maryland Lemon Law (§ 14-1501) applies to VW Group — Strong DC-suburb Audi concentration. DSG, MIB, oil consumption.

VW Group of America (Audi, VW, Porsche) has significant Maryland market presence — particularly in DC suburbs (Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase) for Audi/Porsche luxury. Maryland Lemon Law applies fully.

Common Audi / VW defect patterns

  • 2.0T TSI / TFSI oil consumption — Audi A4/A5/Q5, VW Tiguan.
  • DSG dual-clutch transmission — Mechatronic unit failures, shift quality.
  • MIB infotainment — VW Touareg, Atlas, Tiguan, Audi A4/A6/Q5.
  • Timing chain — Audi 2.0T (older).
  • Diesel — older TDI diesel emissions cleanup (pre-2016).
  • Audi MMI — system failures.
  • e-tron / Q4 e-tron / ID.4 — onboard charger failures, range loss.
  • Porsche Taycan — recall history.

DC-suburb Audi concentration

DC suburbs have one of the strongest Audi markets in the country. Q5 / Q7 / Q8 SUV concentration plus A4 / A6 / A8 sedan presence.

VW / Audi IDS / BBB Auto Line

VW Group uses BBB Auto Line as certified IDS.

CPA in Audi / VW cases

  • Dieselgate — lingering CPA / fraud exposure for older TDI.
  • Oil consumption disclosure.
  • MIB / MMI infotainment repeat failures.
  • EV charging claims.

Bottom line

Audi / VW Group is fully covered under Maryland Lemon Law.

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