CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Explode or Deploy Improperly
The front passenger airbag inflator module may explode when the airbag deploys, or it may deploy improperly.
Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied
The passenger occupant detection system on these Audi vehicles may malfunction and turn off the front passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash
A poor electrical connection can cause the passenger occupant detection system to wrongly sense a fault and turn off the front passenger airbag.
Most common 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
AUDI ETRON SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. WHILE FUTZING WITH THE WINDOWS TRYING TO STOP THE "WOOP WOOP WOOP" AIR PRESSURE THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE PARTIALLY OPEN, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT OF THE CAR. SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, HAPPENED IN A SPLIT SECOND, SCARED THE BEJESUS OUT OF ME. THE ENTIRE CENTER OF THE SUNROOF DISAPPEARED INSTANTLY. THE DEALER SAYS TO REPLACE IT MIGHT TAKE WEEKS, AND COST THOUSANDS. APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THE GLASS ON THE ROOF, TAKE OFF THE DOORS, AND GUT THE INTERIOR ROOF. ARGH
CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT 225/45R17 91H DOT AF7RWBRD4615 RIGHT FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT AFTER GOING OVER SMALL DRIVEWAY CURB AT VERY LOW SPEED VEHICLE 2016 AUDI A3 ETRON
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron questions
Does the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron: Passenger Front Airbag May Explode or Deploy Improperly; Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied; Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 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.