2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 3% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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 noticed a small crack on the sunroof guide rail bezel in the front corner of sun roof on the drivers side on the black trim part about a week ago. Today I noticed the crack to be about 2 long and the black trim separated allowing water to go underneath the roof of the car. I also noticed today the passenger side starting to crack as well. Never saw this before on the car until about a week ago. Car has never been in an accident. The car has 18,000 miles on it and is garage kept, never driven in temperatures under 30 degrees f.”
NHTSA complaint #11277221, filed 2019-10, 18,000 miles“I was driving and suddenly heard a loud explosion on the top of me, then I saw a my sunroof cracked. I stopped to check on it and I continued driving for about a mile until part of the sunroof blew off and hit other cars. Nothing hit the glass for it to brake, it simply exploded from the inside out (pressure-like explosion). Dealer says it has no recall at the moment for my vehicle but while doing my research, I found out that Audi car owners have had the exact same problem in the past with no resolution yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10886016, filed 2016-07, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036908Aug 21, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036922Aug 20, 2026This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- 11035809Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- 11025323Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- 11025322Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides guidance for exterior glass cleaning.
- 11022710Aug 29, 2025This bulletin provides information for when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or there are particles or insects inside of the housing.
- 11022704Aug 28, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- 11017649Apr 15, 2025This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
- 11015756Feb 19, 2025This bulletin provides repair information for Panoramic sunroofs.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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