repaired · 2020 Q4
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2019 Audi A3 CabrioletProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-474 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 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.
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
2019 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 2019 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 leased a 2019 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. Additionally, the contact called a second dealer, Audi Pembroke Pines (15000 Sheridan…
The contact owns a 2019 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 dealer confirmed that only five parts were received per week. The contact was informed that she…
The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light had failed to operate as needed. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had…
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