Audi A3 Cabriolet check engine light comes on

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Audi A3. The contact stated after parking the vehicle, a bystander alerted the contact that there was fuel leaking from the rear passenger's side near the fuel tank. The contact drove the vehicle to a gas station and was unable to refuel the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the charcoal canister was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to make abnormal sounds and inadvertently downshifted. In addition, the reduced power warning light, check engine warning light, and the ESP warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Fuel system · 42,800 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel was spilling from the fuel filler neck. The contact drove back to her residence and placed the vehicle in park(P) and noticed the odor of gasoline entering the cabin. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact exited and checked the gas cap and noticed that fuel was pouring from under the passenger’s side rear tire. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,800. The consumer stated that they reached out to Audi USA/Volkswagen for a reimbursement for the replacement of the fuel tank, the request was denied.

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated that while placing the gear shifter into PARK, the vehicle would reverse. The "Put Vehicle In Park Immediately" warning message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer-scheduled for the vehicle to be towed to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · 84,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 21V198000 (Air Bags) and 19V474000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who declined to repair the vehicle for unknown reasons however, the dealer received payment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) and Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V474000 (Air Bags).

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Car engine stopped working while in moving down the road. The car would not accelerate above 10 miles per hour. Check engine light came on without warning as the car stopped functioning. Passenger air bag was disengaged and indicated it would not deploy even though a passenger was sitting in the seat. Severe injury could have occurred if the car had been rear ended when the car stopped working. Car had been in for maintenance at all predesignated manufacturer's suggested mileage points without indication of any issues.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 29,300 miles · FL

No recalls connected to VIN, despite recalls showing according to the federal safety agency.org website for "2015 audi a3" and visible complaints for issue. Issue is low pressure fuel pump failure and fuel tank. Per dealer service documentation/ receipt "faulty low pressure fuel" pump. Car at 29000 miles would have a no start or start and immediately shut off, at times run but engine power cutting out while running normally below 50 MPH, sputtering. Check engine light on. Dealer first replaced high pressure fuel pump, which did not resolve issue. The replacement of low pressure fuel pump did fix the issue. Now vehicle at 33000 miles and is unable to take fuel from any gas station pump. Per nhsta.org website, for "2015 audi a3" there is a recall for the fuel tank. Remedy to fix issue per certified mechanic is fuel tank replacement. Per nhsta.org website again, four recalls showing for "2015 audi a3" of these four 1) suction pump may allow fuel into the evap system and 2) improper plating may cause fuel pump to fail are more than likely what is affecting my vehicle but not connected to my specific VIN. Current mileage of car is 33540. All physical documentation / receipts available.

Filed Dec 27, 2018 · Airbags · 38,000 miles · CA

Passenger occupant detection system failure, resulting in illuminated air bag malfunction indicator lamp. Excessive resistance in the occupant sensor mat of the front passenger seat, indicating an internally failing sensor and resulting in the vehicle air bag system becoming disabled. Audi has issued recalls for other vehicle models in this year for this exact defect, and the resolution in those instances is to install an updated part with a protective cover that will prevent premature failure of the new sensor. Audi has not expanded the recall to include the audi a3 as of the date of this writing. This particular vehicle is a 2015 audi a3 premium plus fwd sedan with sport seats and 1.8l gasoline engine. Audi does not appear to offer a replacement part at this time, possibly an indication that the part has been designated obsolete if the vw audi group is currently investigating the issue and updating the part. Unfortunately, this leaves consumers without a repair option while operating a vehicle without a functioning safety restraint system. Diagnostic trouble code: 9577755 / b1225 1b ; identical trouble code associated with the active recall(s) that as of yet are not extended to the a3 vehicles.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to audi north park (210‑960‑6000, located at 15670 I-35, selma, tx 78154) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the fuel pump. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Engine · 3 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a3. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. Also, an abnormal clicking noise and smoke were present coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fletchers jones audi chicago, 1111 n. Clark st, chicago, il) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3. *tt consumer has stated the problem is still occuring and smoking is getting worse. Dealer refuses to replace or repair the vehicle.