repaired · 2020 Q4
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2018 Audi A3 CabrioletProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 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 April 15, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Air bags
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Tires
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 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 · 2020 Q2
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. An engine stall can increase 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
2018 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 2018 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 2018 Audi A3. 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 confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2018 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 took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
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