2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A3 Sportback E-Tron years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron. That is the most of any A3 Sportback E-Tron model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 4,400 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 4,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 5,634 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger; air bags:on-off switch assembly
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Right front tire flattened twice in 6 months, from slow driving on a rough road. In the prior 7 years with another car, this never happened. Dealer denies any problem. The car has been sitting in the garage for 6 months; i cannot risk being stranded on a remote road, at night, with no cell service…
We are worried about a dangerous deficiency in the portable evse/charger for our a3 sportback e-tron. It gets very hot during standard 12- volt charging and it might cause a fire. I discovered in the owner's manual, that its operating range has a maximum of 95 degrees f. Our average summer…
Other Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron years
← 2016 A3 Sportback E-Tron · 2018 A3 Sportback E-Tron →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 Sportback E-Tron | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A3 Sportback E-Tron model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.