2018 AUDI A3

2 recalls, 47 complaints - 549 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

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 vehi... Read more

Consequence

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 1-80... Read more

261,257 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 oc... Read more

Consequence

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.

153,152 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

47 total complaints 3 crashes 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	15
POWER TRAIN	6
ENGINE	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
STEERING	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
TIRES	1
SEATS	1

Incident date: May 21, 2026

While driving at normal operational speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, un-commanded, and catastrophic loss of motive power while navigating a live traffic intersection. The transmission completely disengaged all gears without warning, rendering the vehicle entirely stationary and immobilized in ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2025

From what it sounds like, it’s the transmission, it goes on limp mode, now it doesn’t want to move anymore, the gears move out of place. All the mechanics I have been to have been telling me 6k to place it and charge me 200 out of pocket just to tell me that with a computer to find the codes. My... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

All lights on head dash are on , all components are not working properly or effected because of this. (Engine light brake light abs light tire light traction control light , sensors out all) while driving vechile reduces power does not operate randomly , have to pull over shut the car off and turn i... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that several sensors were activated with contact being alerted to an issue with the Lane Keep Assist, and the vehicle veering out of the intended lane. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automa... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that parts were on back order. The contact stated ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

We started to have "catches" in the steering wheel when driving - from just small catches when turning the steering wheel to more noticeable occurrences. This had been ongoing for several months prior to taking it into the Hertrich Honda dealership in Easton, Md. (We had, previously, taken it into ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the EPC (Emergency Parking Control) warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle s... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode as it approached a right turn but was in the incorrect lane. The vehicle accelerated in an apparent attempt to merge into the correct lane and initiate the turn, but it approached the turn at an unsafe speed. I pressed the brake pedal, which disengaged Aut... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: May 1, 2025

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Oct 15, 2023

The engine sustained a crack and oil was leaking out of a cylinder. Initially thought to have been an oil problem since the check oil light would come on. Vehicle was taken to a dealer where they determined it was a bad cylinder. They did not have the correct tools to get into the block so they kept... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not able to be diagnosed when connected to the diagnostic machine. The vehicle was not repaired. ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2023

The rear sway bar linkage broke which lead to unsafe handling/ control of vehicle. I was driving and anytime I made a right turn there was a loud clunk in rear of vehicle. Concerned it will wear other parts out by this specific part not working/broke

Incident date: Nov 19, 2023

See attached document for complaint

Incident date: Mar 10, 2024

While stopped at a busy intersection the vehicle stalled and would not restart. Everything went blank. We believe it was the idle stop start feature malfunctioning. Lost all vehicle power including hazard lamps, speedometer, and gauges. Vehicle was previously in for recall on farka cables and idle s... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2023

The contact’s husband owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a diagnostic test, she was informed that the head gasket was cracked, and fluids were leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. Additionally, the message “Ex... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2023

For over a year now, my Honda CRV 2014 has been producing a rattling noise from the engine on every cold startup. This happens regardless of the temperature outside. When I initially heard it, it was sporadic, again, on cold startup - so the rattling didn't occur every time. Over time though, it ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2023

Incident date: Mar 10, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2019

Engine has been shaking/misfiring and white smoke coming from Exhaust. Took it to ford and they said it was a coolant intrusion problem on the first cylinder. Learned there is a design flaw in Fords eco boost engines. There is currently a class action lawsuit with Ford. Was told by Ford that a new e... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2019

Car does not accelerate on a hill readily. Difficult to get it to move as necessary at times.

Incident date: May 1, 2019

Car does not accelerate on a hill readily. Difficult to get it to move as necessary at times.

Incident date: Mar 2, 2023

SOMETIMES WHEN PUSHING THE START BUTTON THE CAR TRIES TO TURN OVER FOR HALF A SECOND THEN STOPS. ALL GAUGES AND DISPLAY SHOWS THE CAR IS ON. PUSHING THE START BUTTON AGAIN DOES NOTHING. MUST WAIT A MINUTE, PUSH BRAKE IN AND PUSH START BUTTON AGAIN AND IT STARTS. HAPPENS MANY MULTIPLE TIMES BUT CAN ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2022

Dealer (Audi of Palo Alto) has failed to notify us of this safety recall or make arrangements to fix it.

Incident date: Feb 19, 2022

On February 19, 2022, I drove from my home in San Francisco to the Home Depot in Colma/Daly City. This is a 7 Mile drive one way on the freeway. When I was leaving the parking lot at the Home Depot, I put the car in reverse and all of a sudden it would not move. The car stopped. I turned the ign... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2022

Audi Dealership is not co-operating to perform the recall issued on my vehicle, i have been trying to schedule the part replacement for more than a year now and every time they say the part is not available. i also attached my service request to Audi but after a phone call to confirm they said th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2022

I have not been able to fix the problem. I had an appointment with a local Audi dealership earlier in the year to address this recall and the day before they cancelled my appointment because they had not received the parts. I was rescheduled to drop off the car in April 2022 since the dealer had rec... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2022

The panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered when drove on the highway I-15 at the speed around 75mph. There was no other cars around me when this happened, and we didn't use any heater or A/C at that time, all windows were closed. There is no sign of glass exploding prior to the failure. If the shade ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2022

On 4 Jan 2022 I received my notification of the PODS recall from Audi for my 2018 A3. I called the dealer and they informed me they did not have the part and would not schedule me for the repair until they had they part. They also indicated they had no control over when the part would be available a... Read more

Incident date: Dec 11, 2019

The passenger airbag stays on off mode even when a passenger is sitting in the seat with their seatbelt on. I have taken my car to Audi dealership two times and they tell me I would have to pay $900.00 for a new airbag pod which may not even fix it. Audi also told me it’s not covered with my warra... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2021

The car informed me the passenger airbag is turned off. This recall was first noticed 7 months ago. Surely that’s enough time for Audi to come up with a fix? If the fix is going to be expensive (new seats and sensors) then that sucks for Audi. But what about the tens of thousands of us driving wit... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

Wife was driving and the tire suddenly lost pressure and she almost lost control. The tire sidewall had blown out and this is the second tire with the same problem.

Incident date: Sep 29, 2021

Airbag light reads off while my husband is sitting in the seat

Incident date: Sep 13, 2021

My wife was impacted on the drivers side very hard by another vehicle, enough to total the car, and the side airbags did not deploy

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 22, 2021

Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may detect a malfunction and switch off the passenger airbag even though the seat may be occupied. I have been waiting for the recall on my vehicle to be fixed since 03/22/2021. It has been 6mo... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2021

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact received notification for NHTSA Recall Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2021

There are six recall warnings associated with this car and tons of information that I am not including as I am sure you have all of the documentation. I am adding my vin # above to the complaints. I would like to know what VW corp is doing about this. Thank you very much for keeping us safe on the... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2021

Incident date: Jul 26, 2021

During a trip the tire blew and separated at the sidewall. The vehicles tire pressure was correct and only had approximately 30,000 miles. The tires are the manufacturer installed Continental ProContact 225/40R18.

Incident date: May 21, 2021

Audi has not come up with a repair for the PODS recall. This is the second time they have needed to repair the PODS system. Users could run into an issue where if an accident were to occur with a passenger the airbag may not deploy. NO TIME FRAME GIVEN.

Incident date: Mar 7, 2021

I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE MARCH FOR AUDI NJ TO REPAIR MY AIRBAG (PODS) AND IT'S ALREADY MAY 1ST THIS IS ABSURD AND COMPLETELY ON THE HANDS OF AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. I DON'T WANT TO RISK HAVING ANYONE IN MY PASSENGER SEAT AND GOD FORBID GET INTO AN ACCIDENT AND IT WOULD BE ON MY HANDS. AUDI HAS TO STEP IT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2021

AUDI IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THE PODS RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER MAKING MY AUDI A3 UNSAFE FOR PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Incident date: Feb 12, 2021

ON INITIAL START, OCCASIONALLY THE CAR WILL BECOME INACTIVE WHILE DRIVING (SOMETIMES STALLS/SPUTTERS & SOMETIMES JUST DOESN'T ADVANCE EVEN WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL). OFTEN THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY RESPONDS WITHIN SECONDS IF IT HAS NOT STALLED, BUT RECENTLY NOW IT STALLS AND SPUTTERS, THEN NEEDS ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2021

Incident date: Aug 31, 2019

SAFETY RECALL 69Z4 PASSENGER OCCUPANT SECTION SYSTEM (PODS) FOR AUDI A3S. I RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL FROM AUDI IN AUGUST 2019 AND AT THE TIME THERE WAS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. I WAS RECEIVING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND AUDIO WARNING SIGNALS INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 AUDI A3

2018 Audi A3 C AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 AUDI A3

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive)	26.0	35.0	29.0	Regular	$2,100

CO2 Emissions: 303.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 AUDI A3

549 manufacturer communications from 398 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	78
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	41
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	40
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	28
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	27
020000 SUSPENSION	20
160000 STRUCTURE	20
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	19

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS control module.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS control module.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a gearbox warning light, DTC P176F00, P176E00, P175E00, P175D00 in the TCM.

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

This bulletin provides information when there is a gearbox warning light, DTC P176F00, P176E00, P175E00, P175D00 in the TCM.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

102650 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

This bulletin provides information when there is a Gearbox Malfunction Warning, DTC P0C2900 in the TCM.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a Gearbox Malfunction Warning, DTC P0C2900 in the TCM.

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

This bulletin provides information when there is a Gearbox Malfunction Warning, DTC P0C2900 in the TCM.

119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

119340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for vehicles when the infotainment system sporadically reboots.

284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for certain vehicles when the rearview camera/overhead view camera does not turn on.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.

162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information when there is a cracking noise form the front end when changing directions.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the rear shelf when playing music, or driving on rough roads.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the low coolant light is illuminated but the coolant level is within specifications.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated parts and claiming information

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated parts and claiming information

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated parts and claiming information

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information for when high beam assist or traffic sign detection limited, DTC 12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated repair steps after software update is completed. Added example photos of transmission damage.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated repair steps after software update is completed. Added example photos of transmission damage.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This bulletin provides information for when the black optic trim is discolored.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information for when there is a Gearbox Malfunction warning stored in the TCM; DTCs P176F00, P176E00, P175E00, P175D00, P189900, P060700, P081000.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

This bulletin provides information for when the Gearbox warning comes on, and various DTC memory entries are stored in the TCM.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on the Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Limited Warranty Extension

100000 POWER TRAIN

Audi is providing updated transmission control module (TCM) software to enhance an in-vehicle alert should a problem arise within the auxiliary hydraulic pump. Additionally, if a specific fault is found after the software is updated, a repa

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

This bulletin provides information for when Gearbox Malfunction Warning, DTC P0C2900, P176F00, P176E00 or P175E00 stored in the TCM.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information for when Gearbox Malfunction Warning, DTC P0C2900, P176F00, P176E00 or P175E00 stored in the TCM.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Dealer Letter to announce Repair Available - Service Action 34L4 / TCM Software

100000 POWER TRAIN

Dealer Letter to announce Repair Available - Service Action 34L4 / TCM Software

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin provides information for when the seatbelt is hard to latch in the belt buckle.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides information for when creaking and squeaking noises emit from the front end on uneven roads.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A3

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. Recall 16V-647 was issued on September 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (SJP) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the SJP... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009

Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage

By letter dated October 3, 2011, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall to address a defect in approximately 168,275 model year (MY) 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Golf, and Audi A... 3 vehicles equipped with the 2.0L TDI Common Rail Clean Diesel engine (NHTSA Recall No. 11V-490).The recalled Jetta and Jetta Sportwagen vehicles were built from May 2008 through September 2011, the Golf vehicles were built from May 2009 through September 2011, and the Audi A3 vehicles were built from September 2009 through September 2011.According to Volkswagen, in U.S. applications of the above cited TDI vehicles including engine codes CJAA and CBEA, the fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2 in specific load and RPM conditions.This resonance creates additional stress on the fuel line which a small number of parts (based on the statistic spread of line strength) cannot withstand over its lifetime.As a contributing factor, VW indicated that a supplier used tube material with scratch marks from a grinding process during certain production periods.Lines manufactured in these periods were installed in vehicles produced in the following 10 months:December 2008, January-February 2009, October 2009, March-April 2010 and September-December 2010.Injector lines using this material exhibit a significantly higher failure rate.Dealers will replace injector line #2 in all vehicles built in these months.In addition, as a precautionary measure, all recalled vehicles will have vibration dampers installed on all four fuel injector lines.Analysis of NHTSA complaints, VW complaints, VW field reports and warranty claims found allegations of injector line leakage in 443 subject vehicles.The leaking line was not identified in 62 of the vehicles.For the 381 that did provide information about which injector lines were leaking and/or replaced, 358 (94%) involved an injector line #2 leak/repair.Almost three-quarters of the injector line #2 leak/repair incident vehicles were built in the 10 months identified by VW, which accounted for approximately one-quarter of the recalled vehicles.The failure rate for injector line #2 in vehicles built in the 10 months affected by the supplier line scratching issue is 6.0 incidents per thousand vehicles (IPTV).The failure rate for injector line #2 in other production months of recalled vehicles is 0.8 IPTV.The leak/repair rates for the other injector lines are all well under 1 IPTV.The action taken by Volkswagen is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2010

High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure

The Office of Defects Investgation (ODI) opened EA11-003 on February 7, 2011, based on 160 complaints to ODI and Volkswagen involving high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures in model year (MY) 2009 through 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and Golf and Audi A3 TDI vehicles and questions regarding fuel sample re... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2010

High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP)

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) and Volkswagen (VW) have received a total of 160 complaints and field reports alleging incidents of engine stall and/or loss of power that appear to be related to high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2010 Volkswagen... Jetta and MY 2010 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 vehicles equipped with TDI clean diesel engines.Approximately half of the reports indicate that the failure resulted in an engine stall incident, with many of these alleging stall incidents at highway speeds in traffic with no restart.There has been one minor crash alleged to have resulted from HPFP failure in the subject vehicles.In response to ODI's information request for PE10-034, VW indicated that it had found no defect related to motor vehicle safety with relation to the TDI Clean Diesel fuel system at issue in this investigation and attributed problems with HPFP failure to operation with gasoline contaminated diesel fuel.Volkswagen stated that even a small amount of gasoline in the diesel fuel may disrupt the necessary lubrication required and may cause the HPFP to fail.In response to concerns that fuel contamination was the major cause of HPFP and related fuel system failures, VW issued a Technical Service Bulletin in May 2010 (VW TB V011011 2023624 and Audi TB A011008 2023360-1), with instructions to inspect the diesel fuel for vehicles requiring fuel system service that have symptoms associated with HPFP failure.The bulletin states that fuel system damage incurred by use of fuel not complying to ASTM-D-975 Grade 2 S15 (B5 or less biodiesel content) standards will not be covered under warranty. Volkswagen also provided information about 121 mis-fueling incidents reportedly acknowledged by consumers or dealers and test results for about 50 diesel fuel samples taken from complaint vehicles in late-August through early-October 2010.The mis-fueling incidents include about 20 reports involving incorrect fueling by dealer sales or service personnel and generally report symptoms such as rough running, stalling and/or no start within a few miles of refueling the vehicle with gasoline.Volkswagen indicated that the testing of fuel samples from complaint vehicles found that nearly 90 percent contained high amounts of gasoline.Volkswagen implemented design changes for the HPFP in May 2008, September 2009 and November 2010 to improve the robustness of the pump when used with poor quality fuel.ODI analysis of HPFP failures identified from all sources shows failure rates of 0.53% for MY 2009 vehicles and 0.11% for MY 2010 vehicles.This investigation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA11-003) to continue to investigate the issues with mis-fueling and HPFP design identified during the Preliminary Evaluation.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009

VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWER

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) TRANSMISSIONS, WHICH FEATURE A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARBOX WITH TWO WET RUNNING CLUTCHES (DUAL CLUTCH) IN WHICH THE CLUTCH MECHANISM AND GEAR CHANGES ARE ELECTROHYDRAULICALLY OPERATED BY A MECHATRONIC CONTROL UNIT.THE DSG MECHATRONIC CO... NTROLLER INCLUDES EXTENSIVE SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS AND STRATEGIES TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION AND PREVENT SYSTEM/COMPONENT DAMAGE IN THE EVENT OF COMPONENT FAILURES OR HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS.THE BASIC HIERARCHY OF FAULT MODES INCLUDES SOME THAT ONLY RESULT IN THE STORAGE OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) AND CAUSE NO LOSS OF FUNCTION, SOME THAT STORE A DTC AND REDUCE VEHICLE OPERATION TO A LIMP HOME MODE, AND SOME THAT STORE A DTC AND CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF MOTIVE POWER (I.E., OPEN CLUTCH).THE DRIVER IS ALERTED TO THE LATTER TWO MODES BY THE DASH GEAR POSITION INDICATOR (PRNDS) FLASHING. ONE OF THE CONDITIONS THAT RESULTS IN INTERRUPTION OF MOTIVE POWER IS EXCESS GEARBOX TEMPERATURE.THE SYSTEM INITIALLY RESPONDS TO INCREASED GEARBOX TEMPERATURE BY RAMPING DOWN ENGINE TORQUE.IF THE TEMPERATURE KEEPS RISING THE MECHATRONIC UNIT RESPONDS BY OPENING THE CLUTCH.IN A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT SUBMITTED TO NHTSA ON AUGUST 20, 2009, VOLKSWAGEN DESCRIBED A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN THE WIRING HARNESSES OF THE DSG GEARBOX TEMPERATURE SENSORS USED IN APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2009 AND 2010 VOLKSWAGEN (EOS, JETTA AND GTI) AND AUDI (A3 AND TT/TT ROADSTER) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DSG TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2009 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 09V-333, VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 37E3/S7 AND AUDI RECALL NO 37E4/J7). VOLKSWAGEN PROVIDED THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT, THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DSG MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED BY THE CONNECTOR SUPPLIER DURING A LIMITED PRODUCTION PERIOD.WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL.IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH.IN ADDITION, THE DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.VOLKSWAGEN ESTIMATED THAT LESS THAN ONE PERCENT OF THE RECALLED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECT CONDITION. ODI IDENTIFIED 40 COMPLAINTS THAT APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR DEFECT CONDITION DESCRIBED BY VOLKSWAGEN.VOLKSWAGEN RECEIVED 139 COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THE CONDITION, WITH 7 INVOLVING VEHICLES REPORTED TO ODI, RESULTING A 172 TOTAL COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND VOLKSWAGEN.ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS INVOLVE THE MY 2009 AN 2010 VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL 09V-333. ODI ALSO IDENTIFIED COMPLAINTS OF HARSH/JERKY SHIFTING IN SOME VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES WITH DSG.VOLKSWAGEN ATTRIBUTED THIS CONDITION, WHICH TYPICALLY OCCURS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE BUSHINGS OF THE TWO SOLENOID VALVES IN THE MECHATRONIC UNIT THAT CONTROL CLUTCH OPERATION.VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THE THIS CONDITION IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE THE CHANGES IN SHIFT QUALITY DEVELOP GRADUALLY OVER TIME, DO NOT CAUSE A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND HAVE NOT RESULTED IN ANY FATALITIES, INJURIES OR SERIOUS CRASHES (THERE WERE THREE REPORTED PROPERTY DAMAGE INCIDENTS RESULTING IN MINOR BODY DAMAGE IN VERY LOW SPEED, PARKING MANEUVERS).VOLKSWAGEN ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM IN THE FIELD WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE REPLACEMENT OF POTENTIALLY AFFECTED MECHATRONIC UNITS AS WELLRead more

AUDI A3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A3 across all model years (2005, 2023).

55 Total Recalls

942 Total Complaints

5 Investigations

29 Reported Crashes

14 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI A3 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	0	8	View
2024	0	1	View
2023	2	10	View
2022	6	12	View
2020	3	19	View
2019	3	15	View
2018 (current)	2	47
2017	2	75	View
2016	3	115	View
2015	2	131	View
2013	3	25	View
2012	4	48	View
2011	4	51	View
2010	5	60	View
2009	5	66	View
2008	3	46	View
2007	3	63	View
2006	4	140	View
2005	1	0	View
2004	0	7	View
2003	0	2	View
2001	0	1	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View

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2018 AUDI A3

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