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2019 Audi A3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 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: 12
Latest campaign: Feb 14, 2024

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Mar 22, 2021	21V198000 19V474000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Feb 14, 2024	24V110000
Tires	1	Oct 31, 2022	22V815000

Safety recalls4

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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
Oct 31, 202222V815000	Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V815000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." Risk An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8. Filed under A3 Campaign NHTSA 22V815000 · Oct 31, 2022
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

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 component12

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12Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Air bags	7	58
Fuel/propulsion system	2	17
Seats	2	17
Power train	1	8
Exterior lighting	1	8
Seat belts	1	8
Electrical system	1	8
Visibility/wiper	1	8
Unknown or other	1	8

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

Power train
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, the message "Transmission Failure" displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated.”
Filed 12/09/2025 · ODI 11703985
Exterior lighting
“The headlight assembly failed and manufacturer accepts no responsibility and quoted astronomical repair cost. This should not have been an issue with such new components.”
Filed 01/06/2025 · ODI 11634359
Fuel/propulsion system
“My vehicle stalls while driving twice in a row several times a week. Check engine code P0148 indicating a fuel system error.”
Filed 03/04/2023 · ODI 11510142

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2019 Audi A3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Audi A3 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi A3?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (58%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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