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2006 Audi A3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 123
Latest campaign: Jan 30, 2018

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	Jan 30, 2018	18V082000 16V079000 06V293000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 30, 2009	09V377000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 30, 2018Latest campaign


Jan 30, 201818V082000	Air bags: frontal driver side In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V082000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078. Campaign NHTSA 18V082000 · Jan 30, 2018
Feb 10, 201616V079000	Air bags: frontal driver side In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V079000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Campaign NHTSA 16V079000 · Feb 10, 2016
Sep 30, 200909V377000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V377000 What's wrong VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. Risk IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. Remedy VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834. Campaign NHTSA 09V377000 · Sep 30, 2009
Aug 7, 200606V293000	Air bags: side/window IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V293000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK. Risk IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. Campaign NHTSA 06V293000 · Aug 7, 2006

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component123

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123Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	56	46	3	4
Power train	37	30	0	0
Exterior lighting	10	8	0	0
Electrical system	6	5	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	4	0	0
Fuel system	5	4	0	0
Gasoline	5	4	0	0
Suspension	4	3	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	3	0	0
Engine	3	2	0	0
Unknown or other	2	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	1	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	1	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated.”
Filed 08/29/2024 · ODI 11611582
Air bags
“I totaled my car about two weeks ago, and none of my passenger side airbags deployed. (Front passenger, front side, or Rear passenger side)”
Filed 02/12/2024 · ODI 11571416
Air bags
“I totaled my car about two weeks ago. And none of my passenger side airbags deployed ( front , front side, nor rear passenger side)”
Filed 02/12/2024 · ODI 11571428

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2006 Audi A3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Audi A3. The most recent, 18V082000 (reported January 30, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Audi A3 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Audi A3?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 56 complaints out of 123 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Audi A3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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