Audi A3 Cabriolet problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 69 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Audi A3 Cabriolet (2015–2019). The 2015 A3 Cabriolet has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.

Complaints
69
Recalls
11
Model years
5
Worst year
2015

Complaints by model year

2620151820161620176201832019
NHTSA complaints per Audi A3 Cabriolet model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Audi A3 Cabriolet years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — 26 complaints; top problem: Airbags

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2019 (3 complaints).

Every Audi A3 Cabriolet model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 A3 Cabriolet30001Airbags
2018 A3 Cabriolet60005Airbags
2017 A3 Cabriolet160003Airbags
2016 A3 Cabriolet180003Airbags
2015 A3 Cabriolet260005Airbags

Most common Audi A3 Cabriolet problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    50 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Audi A3 Cabriolet received by NHTSA each month.

Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls

  • Recall 19V474000Jun 19, 2019138,896 vehiclesModel years 2015–2019

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

  • Recall 19V095000Feb 13, 20193,326 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 18V863000Dec 5, 20181,104 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V803000Nov 14, 2018169 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V508000Aug 16, 20178,383 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V280000Apr 26, 20172,091 vehiclesModel years 2015

    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.

  • Recall 17V196000Mar 22, 201711,618 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V647000Sep 7, 2016110,042 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    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.

  • Recall 16V642000Sep 6, 201679,895 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V824000Dec 8, 2015904 vehiclesModel years 2015

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

  • Recall 15V229000Apr 17, 20156,205 vehiclesModel years 2015

    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.

Other Audi models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology