2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A3 Cabriolet years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet. That is the most of any A3 Cabriolet model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (38 complaints, 44%), typically at around 52,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 87owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 | 44% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 10% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 10% | 48,562 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 8% | 67,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 25,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 450 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
Equipment:other:labels
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."
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline; engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Risk: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
Seats; air bags:side/window
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 . Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647) (RQ23007) — opened Dec 12, 2023, closed Jul 1, 2024, led to recall 24V110.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling, there was gasoline leaking from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, while the vehicle was parked gasoline was still leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated…
The contact owns a 2015 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2015 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 several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while reversing out his driveway, the steering wheel firm and hard to turn. The contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was a message stating âDo not Driveâ. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and…
Other Audi A3 Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 A3 Cabriolet | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 A3 Cabriolet | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 A3 Cabriolet | 25 | 3 |
| 2016 A3 Cabriolet | 36 | 3 |
| 2015 | 87 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A3 Cabriolet model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.