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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet. The most recent was reported on June 19, 2019.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
June 19, 201919V-474Air bags: sensor, occupant classification138,896
April 26, 201717V-280Equipment: other, labels2,091
September 7, 201616V-647Fuel system, gasoline110,042
December 8, 201515V-824Seats904
April 17, 201515V-229Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump6,205

Recall details

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

June 19, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-474

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

The 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.

Equipment: other, labels

April 26, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-280

What is wrong: 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."

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.

The 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.

Fuel system, gasoline

September 7, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-647

What is wrong: 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.

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.

The 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.

Seats

December 8, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-824

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

April 17, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-229

What is wrong: 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.

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.

The 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.

Other model years of the Audi A3 Cabriolet

All Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls · All Audi recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, the most recent reported on June 19, 2019. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?

Fuel system, gasoline (2), Air bags (1), Equipment (1), Seats (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 5 of the 5 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.