2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 19V474000Jun 19, 2019138,896 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015–2019, A3 Sportback E-Tron 2016–2018, RS 3 2017–2019 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

  Possible consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

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• 16V647000Sep 7, 2016110,042 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015–2016, Volkswagen Golf 2015–2016, GTI 2015–2016

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

  Possible consequence: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and…

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• 16V642000Sep 6, 201679,895 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2016, Q3 2015–2017, TT Roadster 2016–2017 +2 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to…

  Possible consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

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