NHTSA Campaign 17V508000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Aug 16, 2017 · 8,383 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A3 CABRIOLET | 2017 | 8,383 |
| AUDI | A3 CABRIOLET | 2018 | 8,383 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V508000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.