Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 17V-508 · 2017–2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 17V-508 covers 8,383 2017–2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V508000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 23, 2016 to August 25, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.