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...
2009-2020 · 5 model years
Audi A3 Etron Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Audi A3 Etron across 5 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2020 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2009, 2020 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
A3 Etron complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common A3 Etron problems
Audi A3 Etron recalls 1
Latest A3 Etron complaints
Water leaking into interior of vehicle and to the trunk of the vehicle. Noticed significant water entered and entering into the trunk of the Audi after a recent rain. Also tested the drainage of water when the moonroof is opened and noticed water leaking into the interior. The audi e-tron is an electric vehicle which may have dangerous electrical implications if water leaking into the interior of the vehicle finds it way to the batteries (fire, electrical system failure, etc.). I have already noticed some electrical malfunctions that may be related to the water intrusion. Traffic avoidance sensors deactivated and or compromised while driving during the rain/cold.
Takata recall called dealer three times over the course of a couple of months to schedule recall service. Parts are not available and no timeline given. No reason to think this will be resolved in a timely manner
Questions about the Audi A3 Etron
Which Audi A3 Etron years have the most problems?
Which Audi A3 Etron years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Audi A3 Etron problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1), body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi A3 Etron have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Audi A3 Etron model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data