Other: labelsRecall 17V-280 · 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 17V-280 covers 2,091 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V280000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 21 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 28, 2013 to January 28, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.