2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet: 5 recalls, 87 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #15V229000 · 2015 · 6,205 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump May result in the fuel pump failing.
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015.
Seats, Airbags Vehicle recall #15V824000 · 2015 · 904 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover May be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Improper side air bag deployment May increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 .
Fuel system, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #16V647000 · 2016 · 110,042 vehicles
What's wrong: 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. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel May flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system.
Why it matters: As fuel accumulates in the evap system, it May leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen
Equipment Vehicle recall #17V280000 · 2017 · 2,091 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi a3 1.8t fwd s tronic and 2.0t quattro s tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date May prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The recall June 23, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V474000 · 2019 · 138,896 vehicles
What's wrong: 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. An improper electrical contact May cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Why it matters: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (38): the most common themes are warning light on (16), fails to deploy (2).
- Engine (9): the most common themes are warning light on (4), leaks (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Fuel & propulsion (9): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), warning light on (3), won't start (3).
- Electrical (8): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), electrical failure (3).
The 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet has 87 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 5 A3 Cabriolet model years for complaints (2.7× the average A3 Cabriolet year). Complaints peaked in 2022 (19 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 33,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (36 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems?
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (38), engine (9), fuel & propulsion (9).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (1.8 L, Automatic (AM-S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet repair manual?
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