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2015 Audi A3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 180
Latest campaign: Feb 14, 2024

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Feb 14, 2024	24V110000 16V647000 15V229000
Air bags	2	Mar 22, 2021	21V198000 19V474000
Equipment	1	Apr 26, 2017	17V280000
Seats	1	Dec 8, 2015	15V824000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 14, 2024Latest campaign


Feb 14, 202424V110000	Fuel system, gasoline A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V110000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647. Filed under A3 Campaign NHTSA 24V110000 · Feb 14, 2024
Mar 22, 202121V198000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V198000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under A3 Campaign NHTSA 21V198000 · Mar 22, 2021
Jun 19, 201919V474000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V474000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 19V474000 · Jun 19, 2019
Apr 26, 201717V280000	Equipment: other labels In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V280000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Risk In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The recall June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51F5. Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 17V280000 · Apr 26, 2017
Sep 7, 201616V647000	Fuel system, gasoline As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V647000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. Risk As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110. Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 16V647000 · Sep 7, 2016
Dec 8, 201515V824000	Seats Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V824000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash. Risk Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 . Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9. Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 15V824000 · Dec 8, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: A3, A3 Cabriolet. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component180

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180Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Air bags	83	46	0
Electrical system	25	14	1
Fuel/propulsion system	22	12	0
Engine	18	10	0
Fuel system	16	9	0
Gasoline	16	9	0
Unknown or other	12	7	0
Seat belts	12	7	0
Power train	10	6	0
Seats	10	6	0
Exterior lighting	6	3	0
Structure	5	3	0
Steering	4	2	0
Wheels	4	2	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	2	0

8 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

Fuel/propulsion system
“The Audi has problems filling fuel, it doesn't allow you to put any gallon of gasoline, the gasoline gun jumps, I don't know what's going on.”
Filed 09/26/2026 · ODI 11767086
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the vehicle was not driven until a year…”
Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762865
Fuel/propulsion system
“My 2015 Audi A3 was subject to a fuel suction jet pump safety recall. Before the recall repair was available, the vehicle developed a fuel leak and fuel-spilling problem.”
Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11757884

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2015 Audi A3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi A3. The most recent, 24V110000 (reported February 14, 2024), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Audi A3 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), equipment (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Audi A3?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 83 complaints out of 180 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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