Recall 17V508000: 2017–2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet

Report received

Aug 16, 2017

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

8,383vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet25 complaints
• 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet12 complaints