- The 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.
- The risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Audi A3 Etron Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Audi A3 Etron have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2021 for the front passenger.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical A3 Etron year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Audi A3 Etron recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Audi A3 Etron yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi A3 Etron: every year compared
All A3 Etron years2016 Audi A3 Etron vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A3 Etron | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Audi A3 | 115 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 51 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Audi Q3 | 29 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A4 | 26 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A7 | 15 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A8 LWB | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A8 NWB | 10 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A5 | 7 | 3 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Audi A3 Etron
Does the 2016 Audi A3 Etron have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Audi A3 Etron: front passenger (March 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Audi A3 Etron had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Audi A3 Etron a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi A3 Etron year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A3 Etron years have the most complaints?
2009 (1), 2020 (1). See every Audi A3 Etron year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Audi A3 Etron has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data