2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet airbags problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

20 owners have reported airbags problems with the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 77% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 67,000 mi.

Airbags complaints
20
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
2
Median mileage
67,000 mi

Specific components reported

Airbags covers: Frontal, side and curtain airbags, sensors and warning lights.

ComponentComplaints
Air bags20

Airbags complaints across Audi A3 Cabriolet years

2020151220161120174201832019
Airbags complaints by model year. The 2015 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

Under 10k110k–30k230k–60k460k–100k1100k–150k1150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 19V474000Jun 19, 2019138,896 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 15V824000Dec 8, 2015904 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · SEATS

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

What owners say

  1. Filed Nov 8, 2022TXAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11492749 · source
  2. Filed Oct 24, 2022TXAirbags
    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11490611 · source
  3. Filed Oct 20, 2022AZAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11490229 · source
  4. Filed Oct 17, 2022FLAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11489629 · source
  5. Filed Sep 21, 2022CAAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11485638 · source
  6. Filed Sep 6, 2022TXAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified about the issue on multiple occasions and each time informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11483114 · source
  7. Filed Aug 30, 2022GAAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11482057 · source
  8. Filed Aug 19, 202265,000 miFLAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not…
    NHTSA complaint #11480259 · source
  9. Filed Apr 20, 202256,000 miFLAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle in a timely manner. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11461472 · source
  10. Filed Apr 1, 2022160,000 miNCAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). The VIN was included however, the vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer had not been…
    NHTSA complaint #11459251 · source
  11. Filed Mar 28, 202268,000 miILAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the Audi presence system fault warning chime and light was illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag…
    NHTSA complaint #11458614 · source
  12. Filed Mar 10, 2022MAAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had remained…
    NHTSA complaint #11456248 · source

Other 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet problem areas

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (4)
  • Electrical System (1)
  • Steering (1)

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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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology