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2018 AUDI A3

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #24V110000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The suction pump in your vehicle is a part that helps control the airflow in the fuel tank. In certain models, the seal in this pump can wear out and let fuel leak into the evaporative emissions system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, fuel could leak out of the charcoal canister and, if it comes into contact with an ignition source, could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty suction pump with a new one at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
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High Priority #21V198000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Audi's passenger air bag needs a special sensor to know if there's someone sitting in the passenger seat. In some 2015-2020 models, this sensor might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your passenger air bag might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the person sitting in the passenger seat.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and update the control module for the passenger air bag system – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other AUDI A3 Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
6 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
1 recall

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