2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
51
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
The 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 51 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (12 complaints), Engine (5 complaints), and Power Train (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 158,897 vehicles.
Recall 19V474000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 138,896 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V508000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 8,383 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V196000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 11,618 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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 continuous loud sound. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 passenger’s side air bag off warning light was illuminated with a passenger seated in the passenger’s side seat. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 51 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A4024772047758_12 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there are cracking noises/spring jump when steering or when maneurvering.
A1719982028440_4 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8,...
SM 52-2019 — EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
A9019202048009_4 — PARKING BRAKE
This bulletin contains software update instructions for when there is a Parking Brake message (no functional issue) without any DTC's logged.
A8719912041717_6 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2015-2021...
A9019182055028_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin contains a software update for DTC B200041.
A9019162055028_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains a software update for DTC B200041.
A9019142054351_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map display is blank after start-up.
A9019142054351_2 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map display is blank after start-up.
A911942 20535321 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains a software update for the camera are not switched in when moving into reverse.
Showing 10 of 51 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
- 2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — 109 complaints
- 2016 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — 46 complaints
- 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — 12 complaints
- 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — 4 complaints