2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 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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• 19V095000Feb 13, 20193,326 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Mid/rear assembly
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018, RS 3 2018

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

  Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.

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• 18V863000Dec 5, 20181,104 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018, TT Roadster 2018

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.

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• 18V803000Nov 14, 2018169 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Mid/rear assembly
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018, RS 3 2018, Volkswagen Golf R 2018 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

  Possible consequence: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834…

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• 17V508000Aug 16, 20178,383 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: Audi A3 Cabriolet 2017–2018

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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