2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls and problems

The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet has 3 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls

Recall 19V-474: Air Bags

Reported Jun 19, 2019 · 138,896 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

Recall 17V-508: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 16, 2017 · 8,383 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.

Recall 17V-196: Air Bags

Reported Mar 22, 2017 · 11,618 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	14
Engine	5
Power Train	3
Seat Belts	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Service Brakes	1
Unknown or Other	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Apr 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Power Train · at 90,000 miles · reported Jan 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to make abnormal sounds and inadvertently downshifted. In addition, the reduced power warning light, check engine warning light, and the ESP warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Air Bags · at 66,000 miles · reported Oct 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact then stated that the passenger restraint disabled message appeared on the instrument panel making a…

Air Bags · reported Sep 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the passengerâs side air bag off warning light was illuminated with a passenger seated in the passengerâs side seat. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags · at 55,000 miles · reported Aug 15, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated and the message "Air Bag Malfunction. Please Seek Audi Dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was associated with the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet: 19V-474 (air bags), 17V-508 (engine and engine cooling), 17V-196 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet?

Owners report air bags problems most often (14 reports), followed by engine (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.