Recalls ·2017 Audi A3

2017 Audi A3 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Audi A3; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 36 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints36

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 24V110000 · 14 Feb 2024

Problem: 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.

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.

Air bags — Front passengerCampaign 21V198000 · 22 Mar 2021

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags15 · 42%
Fuel/propulsion system10 · 28%
Electrical system10 · 28%
Engine7 · 19%
Power train6 · 17%
Seats3 · 8%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 6%
Seat belts2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20191
20205
202112
20228
20235
20243
20252

From owner complaints

Sunroof exploded while driving. All windows and sunroof closed also sunscreen was closed. I heard a terrifying loud explosion then I heard all the glass shattering and falling on the sunscreen. I pulled over and called police because I thought it was a gunshot. But no evidence of a gunshot, rock, bird or object.…

Unknown or other · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle cabin started to smell like gas and the car would not accept fuel into the tank. Took to Audi/VW independent repair shop where they indicated fuel jet pump in gas tank was not working properly and that it had flooded various components with fuel (charcoal cannister, etc.). Directed us not to drive as it…

Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

When driving off after starting the vehicle, the car starts jerking and 'knocking' and stalls/turns off. This happens almost everyday as i reverse out of my drive way and drive forward. Extremely unsafe! Does not show check engine light or any other lights.

Engine · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Passenger airbags, and emergency braking have been failing, i would have to be aware in advance if my vehicle needs to be checked, my safety and my passengers safety is in danger because incase i need to brake quickly but dont have the reaction time to do so i will crash since emergency brake doesnt work, and my…

Air bags · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20064
20073
20083
20095
20105
20114
20124
20133
20152
20163
20172
20182
20193
20203
20226
20232
20240

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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