2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
39
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
The 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 39 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 (7 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 151,878 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 19V095000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 3,326 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 18V863000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,104 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.
View full details →Recall 18V803000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 169 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Consequence: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact stated after parking the vehicle, a bystander alerted the contact that there was fuel leaking from the rear passenger's side near the fuel tank. The contact drove the vehicle to a gas station and was unable to refuel the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the charcoal canister was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the battery was drained, and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact jumpstarted the vehicle. The battery was replaced. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Safety Rating for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 39 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A9119802055026_4 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This bulletin contains a software update for when the rearview/overhead view camera and the optical parking aid are sporadically not switched on when moving into reverse
A9119742037809_4 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. 2015-2021 A3 2017-2021 A4, Q7, and R8 2018-2021 A5, Q5, and SQ5 2016-2021 TT, TTS, TTRS, and Roadster 2019-2021 A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q8, and Audi e-tron quattro
A9119712055026_3 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
This bulletin contains a software update for when the rearview/overhead view camera and the optical parking aid are sporadically not switched on when moving into reverse
A9119672055026_2 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
This bulletin contains a software update for when the rearview/overhead view camera and the optical parking aid are sporadically not switched on when moving into reverse.
A9119602052896_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains a software update that corrects the issue where the MMI starts in the wrong menu.
A9019142054351_2 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map display is blank after start-up.
A9119522053918_2 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains a software update that correct when the Google Map setting is lost.
A401995 20531362 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
This bulletin contains instructions for fixing noises that occur from the left or right front end when steering.
A401995 20531362 — STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for fixing noises that occur from the left or right front end when steering.
SM 32-2019 — EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the superseded part number ordered going forward.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 31 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — 4 complaints