2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A3 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet. That ranks 5th out of 5 A3 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 4 | 100% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet recalls (1)
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.
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 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 passengerâs 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…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2019 audi a3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v474000 (air bags). The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and did not know when the part would be…
Other Audi A3 Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 A3 Cabriolet | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 A3 Cabriolet | 25 | 3 |
| 2016 A3 Cabriolet | 36 | 3 |
| 2015 A3 Cabriolet | 87 | 5 |
See all Audi A3 Cabriolet problems by year, every Audi model, or the Audi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.