repaired · 2020 Q4
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2016 Audi A3 CabrioletProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-474 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags
6Fuel/propulsion system
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine and engine cooling
1Steering
1Structure
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Exhaust system: emission control
Risk. As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other A3 Cabriolet year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A3 Cabriolet median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)Led to recall 24V-110
In owners' words
What A3 Cabriolet owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local…
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated the front passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. 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…
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware…
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