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2018 Audi A3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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: 44
Latest campaign: Feb 14, 2024

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Feb 14, 2024	24V110000 18V863000
Air bags	2	Mar 22, 2021	21V198000 19V474000
Seats	2	Feb 13, 2019	19V095000 18V803000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 16, 2017	17V508000

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, A3 Sportback E-Tron Campaign NHTSA 19V474000 · Jun 19, 2019
Feb 13, 201919V095000	Seats: mid/rear assembly In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V095000 What's wrong 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. Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8. Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 19V095000 · Feb 13, 2019
Dec 5, 201818V863000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V863000 What's wrong 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. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK. Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 18V863000 · Dec 5, 2018
Nov 14, 201818V803000	Seats: mid/rear assembly 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V803000 What's wrong 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. Remedy Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. 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 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi). Filed under A3 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 18V803000 · Nov 14, 2018

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).

Owner complaints by component44

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

44Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	24	55	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	5	11	0	0
Electrical system	5	11	0	1
Engine	4	9	0	0
Tires	4	9	0	0
Power train	4	9	0	0
Unknown or other	3	7	0	0
Seats	2	5	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	5	0	0
Fuel system	1	2	0	0
Gasoline	1	2	0	0
Back over prevention	1	2	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	0	1
Seat belts	1	2	0	0
Wheels	1	2	0	0

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

Engine
“Coolant Water Pump and Thermostat -- Coolant temperature indicator gauge runs from normal to high after about 10-15 miles drive. Coolant levels are good and no signs of leak.”
Filed 06/18/2026 · ODI 11745097
Tires
“225/45-R18 DOT(17/22) On September 6, 2025, I purchased a 2018 Audi A3 (VIN [VIN], 56,634 miles) delivered by Carvana. Within days, I had the vehicle inspected at multiple independent repair shops.”
Filed 09/21/2025 · ODI 11688724
Engine
“Hello, I dropped my car off at Audi and Dominion in San Antonio Texas on Thursday July 10th for a repair this was a recall for the fuel pump system in something in the mechatronic controls.”
Filed 07/23/2025 · ODI 11675534

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2018 Audi A3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Audi A3 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), seats (2), 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 2018 Audi A3?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 44 filed with NHTSA (55%). 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 2018 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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