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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, most often about the air bags (44% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is the most complained-about A3 Cabriolet model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems
Air bags
38 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi a3. While a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, signaling that the air bag was deactivated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Audi oklahoma city (located at 13000 broadway ext, oklahoma city, ok 73114, ([phone]) was…
Car engine stopped working while in moving down the road. The car would not accelerate above 10 miles per hour. Check engine light came on without warning as the car stopped functioning. Passenger air bag was disengaged and indicated it would not deploy even though a passenger was sitting in the seat. Severe injury…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi a3. While driving various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Audi north miami, 1995 ne 142nd st, north miami, fl 33181) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be…
Car gas 60,000 miles on it and the high pressure fuel pump on the vehicle failed!!! As well as I cannot put gas in my car. Audi has note of both problems affecting numerous vehicles and chooses to not do anything concerning it. This is absurd!!! These vehicles are unsafe especially since the issue is a fuel issue and…
Engine
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles.
Vehicle was in motion on highway traveling at 65 MPH. Engine ceased without warning. Absolutely no power or engine noise when accelerating. Vehicle went from 65 to 0 MPH in seconds. No steering control as well!! Could have been killed. Head of service at Audi dealership says that it happens all the time & Audi is…
The contact owns a 2015 Audi a3. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Audi north park ([phone], located at 15670 I-35, selma, tx 78154) where the technician…
Electrical
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Audi recently had a recall (#69z4) to address an issue with their pods sensor system. Audi claimed the fix as a revised wiring connection and cable routing. My a3 experienced the exact symptoms and issues the recall covered. I took it in for repair however immediacy after picking up the car the issue still persists.…
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2015 Audi a3. The vehicle was purchased in march of 2019. While the contact's husband was attempting to park the vehicle, he depressed the brake pedal and attempted to reverse the vehicle closer to the curb. When the driver shifted into drive and released the…
Lights
5 complaints · 6%The low beam headlights are too low. There is a drop-off so there appears a dark area about 10 feet in front and to the left of the driver side when driving. It's almost like the right beam is crossing the left. The dealership stated that it had to do with european code and that nothing could be done. I have driven…
The low beam headlighting suddenly drops off into dark area about 25 feet in front. The dealership adjusted the headlights upward to the limit they claim they can. However, it remains very dark beyond the headlight reach, when on unlit rural roads. A person or animal in that zone would not be seen in time to avoid.
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
3 issues: 1. After initial start-up, the car jumps gears and jolts forward for the first 3-5 minutes of operation, especially at lower speeds. This has been consistent since the car was purchased brand new in january 2015. 2. Also, at higher speeds (65-85mph), the car shakes noticeably - the wheels/tires have been…
Excessive oil consumption car has 2,300 miles left to the 10k oil service check change and showing low oil. This is not normal Audi is trying to say to just top off the oil, yet excessive oil consumption will cause the car to need engine replacement earlier than it should at about 70-80-100k miles at best. There are…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
While driving conti pro contact tires 225/40r/18 92hxl while driving 65 MPH the front driver side thread seperated causing the tire to blow out. Losing control and almost crashing the vehicle. I was left strained until tow truck arrived at the scence.
Continental tires that came installed on my 2015 Audi a3 and appear to either have been defective or poorly installed. I started experiencing leaks in the rear right tire of the car, and took it to a mechanic for inspection. The mechanic's report (attached, along with pictures of the tire) states: "damage to bead of…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 5%As I was driving on a straightaway, I turned on the heater in my car and within minutes I was feeling extremely nauseous and felt like I was losing control and focus. I tried to figure out what was causing this reaction and why I could smell a light fume in the car as there were no other vehicles in front of me. I…
Coolant leaking, thermostat and water pump defective. Car has under 26000 miles. Multiple online forms reporting same issue. Vehicle was stationary when vehicle alerted low coolant. Winter climate.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began september 12, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69z4.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 audi s3 sedan, 2015-2019 a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet, 2016-2018 a3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 rs3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Equipment: labels
Risk: In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The recall june 23, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51f5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 audi a3 1.8t FWD s tronic and 2.0t quattro s tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: As fuel accumulates in the evap system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began november 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, audi owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20y6 and 20y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24v-110.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 volkswagen golf, golf sportwagen, gti, audi a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system.
Seats
Risk: Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on february 4, 2016. The recall began on february 29, 2016 . Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74c9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, llc (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 audi a3 cabriolet vehicles manufactured june 5, 2014, to april 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on june 16, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 volkswagen golf, and gti manufactured on february 17, 2014, to may 22, 2014, and audi a3 manufactured on february 16, 2013, to april 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel leak due to suction jet pump failure within fuel tank (remedy effectiveness of recall 16v647)
Summary
On december 12, 2023, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of volkswagen (vw) recall 16v-647. Recall 16v-647 was issued on september 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (sjp) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the sjp could lead to a fuel leak from the vehicle. This recall covered certain model year (my) 2015-2016 volkswagen golf and audi a3 passenger car vehicles. The recall remedy repair replaced sjp version 1.0 with an improved version, version 1.1. The sjp is designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (evap) system. Vwâs recall filing stated the sjp may have been damaged during assembly, which
Questions about the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (38 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); fuel system (15 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 19, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Audi A3 Cabriolet?
- It is the most complained-about A3 Cabriolet model year since 2000, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.