2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
The 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON has received a total of 0 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:FRONT PASSENGER, AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON, potentially affecting up to 445,200 vehicles.
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 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON.
Safety Rating for the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2079520_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides basic information on damaged high-voltage batteries.
TSB_2078779_2 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations at the front of the vehicle at idling speed.
TSB_2060750_4 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulleitn provides information regarding UV Leak additive for finding oil leaks.
TSB_2078779_1 — ENGINE
This TSB provides information when there are vibrations at the front of the vehicle at idling speeds.
Aucampclos052025 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Action and UPDATE Closure Notice
A9324452073436_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when timer charging does not work.
DC_69BY_UPD — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Communication - Important Update about 69BY
A3522412051719_4 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin contains repair instructions for an oil leak from the bell housing.
A9320372049384_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains repair instructions for replacing a HV battery.
A9320312060233_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the HV battery charging does not work when the timer is used. Create a PSS record if the conditions are met.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 2 complaints
- 2017 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON — 2 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON (current)