CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles may have engine control software that misreads normal engine rotation at startup as a knocking condition. The software then adjusts the air and fuel mixture in a way that can cause the engine to stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens while the vehicle is in traffic or at speed. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the recall seriously.
Audi will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the engine control unit software at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 20172018 |
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