CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron recalls
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 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
RIGHT FRONT TIRE FLATTENED TWICE IN 6 MONTHS, FROM SLOW DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. IN THE PRIOR 7 YEARS WITH ANOTHER CAR, THIS NEVER HAPPENED. DEALER DENIES ANY PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 6 MONTHS; I CANNOT RISK BEING STRANDED ON A REMOTE ROAD, AT NIGHT, WITH NO CELL SERVICE AGAIN.
WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT A DANGEROUS DEFICIENCY IN THE PORTABLE EVSE/CHARGER FOR OUR A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON. IT GETS VERY HOT DURING STANDARD 12- VOLT CHARGING AND IT MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE. I DISCOVERED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THAT ITS OPERATING RANGE HAS A MAXIMUM OF 95 DEGREES F. OUR AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURE IN THE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY IS REGULARLY ABOVE 95F. IT IS ALSO REGULARLY EXCEEDED IN MANY OTHER US STATES, PLUS THE MIDDLE EAST WHERE AUDI SELLS MANY OF THEIR E-TRONS. OUR PERMANENT EVSE IN OUR GARAGE IS A HIGHER AMPERAGE RATED EVSE AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THIS LIMITATION. HERE IS AUDI'S REPLY TO MY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON THIS DEFICIENCY IN THEIR PORTABLE EVSE: "IT APPEARS THE CREATORS
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron questions
Does the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron: 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 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.