2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (38 reports).

5Recalls
87Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls

Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash

Recall 19V474Jun 19, 2019138,896 vehicles affected

A poor electrical connection can cause the passenger occupant detection system to wrongly sense a fault and turn off the front passenger airbag.

Incorrect production date on safety label may hide recalls

Recall 17V280Apr 26, 20172,091 vehicles affected

Certain 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles with 1.8T FWD or 2.0T Quattro S tronic transmissions have a safety certification label that shows an incorrect vehicle production date.

Fuel Leak From Pump Can Cause Fire Risk

Recall 16V647Sep 7, 2016110,042 vehicles affected

A problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank can allow fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

Seat Cover Stitching Can Block Side Air Bag Deployment

Recall 15V824Dec 8, 2015904 vehicles affected

Certain front seats may have a cover that is incorrectly stitched.

Fuel pump can fail, causing stalling and crash risk

Recall 15V229Apr 17, 20156,205 vehicles affected

Improperly nickel-plated components inside the fuel pump may cause the pump to fail.

Most common 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems

Problem areas named in the 87 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags38
Engine9
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Electrical System8
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Exterior Lighting5
Power Train5
Wheels4
Unknown Or Other4
Service Brakes3

What owners report

2023-07-31, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling, there was gasoline leaking from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, while the vehicle was parked gasoline was still leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the suction pump had failed and that the suction pump, charcoal canister, and a valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000.
2022-11-08, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2022-10-24, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2022-10-20, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2022-10-17, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet questions

Does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet: Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash; Incorrect production date on safety label may hide recalls; Fuel Leak From Pump Can Cause Fire Risk; Seat Cover Stitching Can Block Side Air Bag Deployment; Fuel pump can fail, causing stalling and crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?

Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (38), Engine (9), Fuel/Propulsion System (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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