Audi A3 Cabriolet years to avoid
More than twice the A3 Cabriolet's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi A3 Cabriolet years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi A3 Cabriolet complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi A3 Cabriolet problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags77
- Fuel system27
- Engine21
- Electrical14
- Transmission11
- Lights7
- Wheels6
- Seat belts4
- Brakes4
- Body4
- Visibility3
- Tires3
Most reported problems on the Audi A3 Cabriolet
Audi A3 Cabriolet problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93 | 4 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 83 | 12 | Airbags | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 74 | 25 | Airbags | 40,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 51 | 36 | Airbags | 32,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 27 | 87 | Airbags | 33,000 | 5 | 1 | Avoid |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Audi A3 Cabriolet
What years of the Audi A3 Cabriolet should you avoid?
2015. It has more than twice the Audi A3 Cabriolet's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2015 alone has 87, mostly about airbags and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Audi A3 Cabriolet?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi A3 Cabriolet?
Airbags, with 77 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (27) and engine (21).
How many recalls does the Audi A3 Cabriolet have?
11 recalls between 2015 and 2019. The 2018 model year has the most, with 5.
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