Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 160 owner complaints for the Audi A3 Cabriolet (model years 2015–2019). The most reported problem area is air bags (73 complaints), followed by engine (20 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (5).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (87), 2016 (36) and 2017 (25). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi A3 Cabriolet model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 73 | 4 of 5 | |
| Engine | 20 | 3 of 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 3 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 14 | 4 of 5 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 12 | 4 of 5 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V474000 | Jun 19, 2019 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2015–2018 | 138,896 |
| 19V095000 | Feb 13, 2019 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2018 | 3,326 |
| 18V863000 | Dec 5, 2018 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2018 | 1,104 |
| 18V803000 | Nov 14, 2018 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2018 | 169 |
| 17V508000 | Aug 16, 2017 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2017–2018 | 8,383 |
| 17V280000 | Apr 26, 2017 | Equipment: other, labels | 2015 | 2,091 |
| 17V196000 | Mar 22, 2017 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2017 | 11,618 |
| 16V647000 | Sep 7, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2015–2016 | 110,042 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.