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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 87 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet owner complaints

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, describing incidents dated April 21, 2014 to July 17, 2023.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 38 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
Engine 10 complaints
Electrical System 8 complaints
Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
Power Train 5 complaints

Of the 87 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11535597 · Filed July 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling, there was gasoline leaking from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, while the vehicle was parked gasoline was still leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated…
ODI #11492749 · Filed November 8, 2022
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…
ODI #11490611 · Filed October 24, 2022
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Recall Query RQ23-007: Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
Closed July 1, 2024
- Recall 24V-110

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate

NHTSA #19V474000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification · NHTSA notice

Reported June 19, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 138,896 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 69Z4 · Owners notified September 12, 2019 · Vehicles built June 5, 2014 – July 2, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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

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.

Incorrect Vehicle Production Date/FMVSS 567

NHTSA #17V280000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,091 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51F5 · Owners notified June 23, 2017 · Vehicles built November 28, 2013 – January 28, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Suction Pump may Allow Fuel into the EVAP System

NHTSA #16V647000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported September 7, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 110,042 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 20Y6/20Y5 · Owners notified October 31, 2016

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Due to Seat Stitching

NHTSA #15V824000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported December 8, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 904 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 74C9 · Owners notified February 29, 2016 · Vehicles built June 5, 2014 – April 1, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Improper Plating may cause Fuel Pump to Fail

NHTSA #15V229000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported April 17, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,205 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5 · Owners notified June 16, 2015 · Vehicles built February 16, 2013 – April 23, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

87 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11535597

Incident: July 17, 2023 · Filed: July 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling, there was gasoline leaking from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, while the vehicle was parked gasoline was still leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the suction pump had failed and that the suction pump, charcoal canister, and a valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11492749

Incident: March 21, 2021 · Filed: November 8, 2022

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11490611

Incident: March 22, 2021 · Filed: October 24, 2022

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11490229

Incident: October 20, 2022 · Filed: October 20, 2022

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11489629

Incident: October 17, 2022 · Filed: October 17, 2022

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.

Steering

ODI #11489559

Incident: October 11, 2022 · Filed: October 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while reversing out his driveway, the steering wheel firm and hard to turn. The contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was a message stating “Do not Drive”. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact was also informed that the steering wheel assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 33,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11485638

Incident: September 21, 2022 · Filed: September 21, 2022

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11483114

Incident: February 1, 2022 · Filed: September 6, 2022

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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11482470

Incident: August 20, 2022 · Filed: September 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undetermined speed, the fuel level decreased. The driver noticed that fuel was pouring out of the vehicle. The driver added fuel to the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was parked for several days. While the contact was driving the vehicle, the vehicle worked as designed. The contact stated that while driving, she was informed by another motorist that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The contact pulled up to the gas station and became aware that fuel was pouring out of the nozzle. There was an odor of fuel detected inside the vehicle. The contact was able to add fuel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the suction pump and EVAP system were inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the vehicle was repaired in 2018 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine Cooling) but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11482057

Incident: August 1, 2021 · Filed: August 30, 2022

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.

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