2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a brand new Audi a3 2.0t 2015 july 2014. Recently, while driving to a slushy snow, the system came up with multiple error. On 1/12/2016, I was driving through the slushy snow and 3 issues came up. Stabilization control, TPMS error, and ABS error, the stabilization control is the main issue. I was serving left and right with light tap on the gas with the car. Luckily, I was in the local road and not in the high way when issues occurred. I took it to the dealership same day, the following day, I was notified that it was fixed . …”
NHTSA complaint #10820852, filed 2016-01, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while reversing out his driveway, the steering wheel firm and hard to turn. The contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was a message stating “Do not Drive”. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact was also informed that the steering wheel assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11489559, filed 2022-10, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11027350Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11015769Feb 24, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are cracking noises from the steering rack when steering.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009362Sep 16, 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- 10163836Aug 5, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for fixing noises that occur from the left or right front end when steering.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
38 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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