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2017 Audi A3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
63
Latest campaign
Feb 14, 2024

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags3Mar 22, 2021
21V19800019V47400017V196000
Fuel system, gasoline1Feb 14, 2024
24V110000
Engine and engine cooling1Aug 16, 2017
17V508000

Safety recalls5

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, A3 Sportback E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 19V474000 · Jun 19, 2019
Aug 16, 201717V508000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V508000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
Filed under
A3 Cabriolet
Campaign
NHTSA 17V508000 · Aug 16, 2017
Mar 22, 201717V196000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V196000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.
Filed under
A3 Cabriolet
Campaign
NHTSA 17V196000 · Mar 22, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: A3, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback E-Tron. 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 component63

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
63Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags2844000
Electrical system1219000
Engine1219000
Fuel/propulsion system1117000
Power train914000
Seat belts46000
Seats35000
Forward collision avoidance23000
Exterior lighting23000
Unknown or other23000
Fuel system23000
Gasoline23000
Structure12000
Vehicle speed control12000
Wheels12000

2 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, merged from NHTSA model names A3, A3 Sportback E-Tron.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 had a fault that prevented using many vehicle functions - no interior lights, no heated seats, dashboard and navigation screen too dim to read in daylight.”

    Filed 01/24/2025 · ODI 11638367
  • Power train

    “Car throws P2884 and the internal combustion motor will not start. The issue is gone into detail here: [XXX] recommendation is swapping out mechatronic unit for the upgraded unit.”

    Filed 01/21/2025 · ODI 11637424
  • Air bags

    “Passenger airbags, and emergency braking have been failing, i would have to be aware in advance if my vehicle needs to be checked, my safety and my passengers safety is in danger because incase i need to brake quickly…”

    Filed 12/19/2024 · ODI 11631547

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2017 Audi A3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 Audi A3 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Audi A3?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 63 filed with NHTSA (44%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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