2023 AUDI A3

2 recalls, 10 complaints - 414 TSBs

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical conn... Read more

Consequence

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

91 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

297 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
ENGINE	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
POWER TRAIN	1

Incident date: Mar 26, 2026

I replaced my canister purge valve prior to TSB or recall (18S32). Once I received the letter for reimbursement, I sent my paperwork to the dealer that performed the work (Pierre Ford Seattle on 01/05/25). They said they were going to reimburse me for the work that they did but did not. I went back ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2026

My 2014 Ford F150 truck went into “limp mode” last week. A wrench showed up on my dashboard, my speedometer didn’t function, and it sounded like the transmission was “winding up” if I tried to accelerate. After hitting “ok” to remove the wrench and restarting the truck a couple of time... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2026

Incident date: Feb 19, 2026

The windshield cracked for no apparent reason. The crack was on the driver's side, about 16 inches long, starting near the top and curving around the driver's view to the middle of the windshield.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2025

The roof sunshade motor has failed. It is a known issue with TSB 23-013

Incident date: Feb 13, 2025

When cruise control or self-driving systems are engaged, there have been numerous times when the automatic emergency braking system mistakenly slowed the car suddenly. At 70+ mph, this is incredibly dangerous. The AEBS apparently sees shadows as dangers. Fortunately, there has never been an instance... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2024

GMC shuts down while driving. Almost caused 2 accidents. Then it starts back up. Very dangerous!!!

Incident date: Jan 28, 2024

GMC shuts down while driving. Almost caused 2 accidents. Then it starts back up. Very dangerous!!!

Incident date: Jan 28, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling. The rattling was more evident in cold weather conditions. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was idling. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, t... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2023

This is one of the emails I sent to Subaru. I had just paid 425 to replace a tail light when the seal failed, the same time the wiper motor went bad 600+ to fix that. This car was in such bad shape they did not even recommend repairing. I had to buy a used car which was a financial hardship. I beli... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2023 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)	28.0	38.0	32.0	Regular	$1,900

CO2 Emissions: 276.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 AUDI A3

414 manufacturer communications from 299 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	41
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	35
350000 EQUIPMENT	32
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	27
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	23
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	17
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	16
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	16

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.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).

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 Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS database in instances where there is a headlight warning in the cluster, and the DTC B126A29, U110B00 is stored in the 09 module.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information when the instrument cluster does not display call or media lists "No entries available" appears; DTC U105400.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when the instrument cluster does not display call or media lists "No entries available" appears; DTC U105400.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS Database in instances where there is a fault; Engine: radiator blind- maximum speed limit 10 MPH, DTCs P05AF00, P05B200, P05A000, P05A300

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Database in instances where the MIL is on and DTC P240700 is stored; Evap leak detection pump circuit.

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

The central electrics may prevent the vehicle from starting under certain circumstances. In some cases, the vehicle can no longer be started as a result.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances where the radio favorites are lost/shortcuts are greyed out in vehicles with MIB3.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The central electrics may prevent the vehicle from starting under certain circumstances. In some cases, the vehicle can no longer be started as a result.

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.

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

This bulletin provides information when there is interference on telephone calls that is synced with the engine's RPMs.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information when there is interference on telephone calls that is synced with the engine's RPMs.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information when there is interference on telephone calls that is synced with the engine's RPMs.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

010000 STEERING

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

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a warning for the 3rd brake light; DTC B12C615.

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information when there is a warning for the 3rd brake light; DTC B12C615.

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.

102650 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

This bulletin provides information when there are DTCs stored in the TCM J217 (address word 0002), and/or running problem, maximum temperature recorded for clutch K1.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are DTCs stored in the TCM J217 (address word 0002), and/or running problem, maximum temperature recorded for clutch K1.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the radio plays when the vehicle is parked.

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

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the radio plays when the vehicle is parked.

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

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that a record be added to the PSS database in instances where the radio favorites are lost, shortcuts are greyed out on lower screen with MIB3 vehicles.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information when the volume control is not working and DTC B11B900 is stored.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the DTC U178500: software error is stored passive/sporadic.

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.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using Wi-Fi connection (Wireless CarPlay).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using Wi-Fi connection (Wireless CarPlay).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using Wi-Fi connection (Wireless CarPlay).

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when there are connection drop outs in specific locations with the Wireless Audi Smartphone Interface.

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

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

This bulletin provides information for when the volume control is not working with MIB3.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information when there are flickering lines in Audi virtual cockpit.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information for when the front passenger airbag indicator in the roof module lights up permanently, DTCs B101614, B12F114.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

This bulletin provides information for when the front passenger airbag indicator in the roof module lights up permanently, DTCs B101614, B12F114.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when DTC C101AF1, C101BF1, C101CF1, C101DF1 are stored in the ABS control unit with the message "magnetic field too low".

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.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when the 3rd brake light warning is displayed in the instrument cluster; B12C615.

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information for when the 3rd brake light warning is displayed in the instrument cluster; B12C615.

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.

143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

This bulletin provides information for when the front passenger airbag indicator in the roof module lights up permanently; DTC B101614, B12F114.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information for when the front passenger airbag indicator in the roof module lights up permanently; DTC B101614, B12F114.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the configuration appears without apparent reason with MIB3.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information when there is a message in the instrument cluster: :Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; B200096.

020000 SUSPENSION

Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Fuel pressure low. DTC P008700 Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicl

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

150000 SEAT BELTS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning does not cool.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin requests that a record is created in the Pending Service Solutions database in instances where MIL is on in the presence of DTC P240700 - Evap leak detection pump circuit.

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides information when there are flickering lines in Audi virtual cockpit.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Noise from front door trim panel while driving Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Check engine lamp is on, DTC (s) P010600, P023600, P023700, P023800 3.0L engine sound

143110 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the front passenger airbag indicator in the roof module lights up permanently, DTC B101614, B12F114.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information for when the front passenger airbag indicator in the roof module lights up permanently, DTC B101614, B12F114.

140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on, the horn is difficult to activate; DTCs B012E11, B100011.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.

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

This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.

160000 STRUCTURE

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the wireless charging does not work.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key does not communicate with the vehicle or a no start; DTC U014000.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when the vehicle does not start and a warning appears in the instrument cluster "Engine/power unit start system: fault"; DTC B114815 is stored.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information for when the parking aid is not working due to environmental influences, DTCs B10FCF0/B107BF0/B10FCF1/B107BF1.

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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 (current)	2	10
2022	6	12	View
2020	3	19	View
2019	3	15	View
2018	2	47	View
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

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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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