2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
49
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
The 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY. 49 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON, potentially affecting up to 446,416 vehicles.
Recall 22V543000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,216 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and...
View full details →Recall 21V198000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
| 153,152 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
View full details →Recall 21V198000 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
| 153,152 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AUDI ETRON SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. WHILE FUTZING WITH THE WINDOWS TRYING TO STOP THE "WOOP WOOP WOOP" AIR PRESSURE THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE PARTIALLY OPEN, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT OF THE CAR. SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, HAPPENED IN A SPLIT SECOND, SCARED THE BEJESUS OUT OF ME. THE ENTIRE CENTER OF THE SUNROOF DISAPPEARED INSTANTLY. THE DEALER SAYS TO REPLACE IT MIGHT TAKE WEEKS, AND COST THOUSANDS. APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THE GLASS ON THE ROOF, TAKE OFF THE DOORS, AND GUT THE INTERIOR ROOF. ARGH
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 49 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2080167_1 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when the front silencer stud on the flange of the front muffler has been torn off.
TSB_2078135_2 — POWER TRAIN
This Repoarting Obligation requests that technicians create a ticket with the Technical Asisstance Center (TAC) whemn the drive system cannot be activated, the electric drive system warning lamp lights up in red on the dash panel insert; DTCs U01A000, U01A100, U01A200; U01A300, U01A400, U01A500, U01A600, U01A700, P058D00, P0AA500; P0A7D00.
Circular93D2REV4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
It is possible that the high-voltage battery housing bonded seam was made in a non-optimal position. If this condition is present, moisture can enter the high-voltage battery housing. The driver may be alerted to this condition by the illumination of a high-voltage system warning indicator on the instrument cluster display....
Circular93D2REV4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
It is possible that the high-voltage battery housing bonded seam was made in a non-optimal position. If this condition is present, moisture can enter the high-voltage battery housing. The driver may be alerted to this condition by the illumination of a high-voltage system warning indicator on the instrument cluster display....
Circular93F1REV4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Removed claiming instructions for return and recycling, as this will be handled under the new process outlined in the 'HV Battery Recycling Program Guide' found in ServiceNet - > Electric/PHEV Vehicles. Updated campaign expiration date. Updated return and recycling information for HV cell modules and batteries. Updated Storage and Disposition...
A9321562059467_2 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This informational bulletin shows the battery design differences in the app, laptop, etc.
A6621682046229_2 — STRUCTURE
This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
A9320392061555_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin contains instructions for diagnosing issues with the battery charging timer.
A6920612061030_1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B and B102229 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
Email93D293F1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The "008C_Isolationswiderstand_HV_Batterie-messen_93D2" test plan is missing from ODIS with the current ODIS Service version: Application V6.2.0 - Diagnostic Content 2.20.11.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
- 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON (current)
- 2017 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON — 2 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON — 0 complaints