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Audi A3 CabrioletModel year report

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet Problems

Compared with other Audi A3 Cabriolet years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

19/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet. The part named most often is air bags, with 13 complaints (52% of the total), followed by engine (5) and fuel system (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 496 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the occupant classification and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Audi A3 Cabriolet model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 19 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11489321, filed 2022-10, 66,000 miles

Engine: “I purchased this vehicle for my 18 year old daughter as a parent you want to have you child as safe as possible.the vehicle is anything but safe. As a matter of fact it's an accident waiting to happen. Or worst a fatality.the vehicle while driving just turns off. It wasn't even a month into owning the brand new vehicle that issues started to arise. While reversing out of a parking spot, the vehicle stopped without any warning.about 4 weeks later, while entering the expressway,once again the vehicle without warning completely turn off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11005273, filed 2017-07, 2,700 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel was spilling from the fuel filler neck. The contact drove back to her residence and placed the vehicle in park(P) and noticed the odor of gasoline entering the cabin. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact exited and checked the gas cap and noticed that fuel was pouring from under the passenger’s side rear tire. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11472767, filed 2022-07, 42,800 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to make abnormal sounds and inadvertently downshifted. In addition, the reduced power warning light, check engine warning light, and the ESP warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11501640, filed 2023-01, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 55,000 miles.

40%0–107%10–2513%25–5033%50–757%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2017201920212022920232024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A3 Cabriolet FWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic253428$2,400
A3 Cabriolet quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic223025$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 496 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 496 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A3 Cabriolet

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20181234,0505—28—Not enough data
20172540,0003—2819 · FewerFalling
20163628,0003—2850 · TypicalFalling
20158733,0005—2888 · MoreFalling

All Audi A3 Cabriolet model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 13 complaints (52% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet (A3 Cabriolet, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 55,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.