Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Audi A3 Cabriolet, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet - 87 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)
- 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
- 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (25 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (25 to date)
- 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
- 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet - 87 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 12 | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 36 | 36 | 3 |
| 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 87 | 87 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V474000 | 2015-2019 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 19V095000 | 2018 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing. |
| 18V863000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. |
| 18V803000 | 2018 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. |
| 17V508000 | 2017-2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. |
| 17V280000 | 2015 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. |
| 17V196000 | 2017 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. |
| 16V647000 | 2015-2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 16V642000 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and... |
| 15V824000 | 2015 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. |
| 15V229000 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |