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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3. The most recent was reported on February 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A3, A3 CABRIOLET, A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON, RS 3, S3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V110000February 14, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline
21V198000March 22, 2021Air Bags › On-Off Switch Assembly
19V474000June 19, 2019Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
17V508000August 16, 2017Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
17V196000March 22, 2017Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Air Bags (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V110000Manufacturer no. VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA
February 14, 2024
Owner notification
July 25, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
261,257 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V110000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V198000Manufacturer no. 69BY

Air Bags › On-Off Switch Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
March 22, 2021
Owner notification
December 23, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
153,152 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3, A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON, RS 3, S3

Components: Air Bags › On-Off Switch Assembly; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V198000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V474000Manufacturer no. 69Z4

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
June 19, 2019
Owner notification
September 12, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
138,896 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
July 13, 2015 – March 14, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3 CABRIOLET, A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON, RS 3

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V474000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V508000Manufacturer no. 24DF

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
August 16, 2017
Owner notification
September 19, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,383 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
September 23, 2016 – August 25, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3 CABRIOLET

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V508000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V196000Manufacturer no. 69Q3

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
March 22, 2017
Owner notification
April 20, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,618 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3 CABRIOLET, S3

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V196000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 15, 2024.