2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

4

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

10

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET

The 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 138,896 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11455718 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
The contact leased a 2019 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 local dealer was contacted. Additionally, the contact called a second dealer, Audi Pembroke Pines (15000 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331) and a third dealer, The Collection Audi (200 Bird Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146) who also confirmed that 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they would follow up with her. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11447339 | AIR BAGS | | 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 stated that the dealer confirmed that only five parts were received per week. The contact was informed that she could not be added to the waiting list. 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 but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated indicating that the passenger’s side air bag had failed. Additionally, the sensors had started to malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11434696 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light had failed to operate as needed. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
#11251937 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V474000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Safety Rating for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB_2080126_1 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when there is a noise from the fuel line.

SM 88-2019 — EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers ordered going forward.

A4819792028220_8 — EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 2005-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2005-2012 A4 Avant, 2005-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5...

A901911 20543511 — 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.

A901911 20543511 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map display is blank after start-up.

A911944 20425066 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.

A401992 2043424- — SUSPENSION:FRONT

ThIs bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.

2019 A3-S3-RS3 2 — EQUIPMENT

Multiple changes

2019 A3-S3 Sedan — EQUIPMENT

REMINDERS SECTION: ADDED "certified" to Audi Technician SETTINGS SECTION: ADDED: "(if equipped)" to Set time source setting to ?GPS? POST ROAD TEST SECTION: ADDED: "30 Day" to Inventory Maintenance Sticker

A401888 2053136- — SUSPENSION

This bulletin contains instructions for fixing noises that occur from the left or right front end when steering.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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