2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and engine control based on recall data.
Five recalls exist for this vehicle affecting seating assemblies, the airbag occupant classification system, fuel delivery, and the engine control unit. These defects concern occupant safety systems and engine performance among other areas.
Recalls- Center rear seat head restraint. Recall 19V095000 affects 3,326 vehicles with missing latching pins, raising risk of head restraint detachment causing injury. Dealers inspect and replace any missing pins free of charge starting March 7, 2019.
- Passenger air bag sensor. Recall 19V474000 involves 138,896 vehicles where an electrical contact fault can disable the passenger airbag, increasing injury risk in crashes. The fix is connector replacement and cable rerouting free of charge beginning September 12, 2019.
- Rear seat frame welds. Recall 18V803000 covers 169 vehicles with potentially incorrect welding of head restraint guide sleeves, risking reduced stability and injury risk in crashes. Dealers inspect welds and replace frames if needed starting December 28, 2018.
- Fuel hose connector. Recall 18V863000 includes 1,104 vehicles whose fuel hose connector may detach, causing leaks and fire risk. Dealers secure the fuel line connection free of charge beginning January 11, 2019.
- Engine control software. Recall 17V508000 impacts 8,383 vehicles where ECU software may cause engine stalls by misreading flywheel rotation. Dealers reprogram ECU software free of charge starting September 19, 2017.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved defects related to safety components or engine performance may want to review their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a legal professional familiar with these matters is recommended for further guidance.
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
151878
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
138896 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
3326 vehicles affected
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
1104 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
169 vehicles affected
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
8383 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.