Every 2019 Audi A3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V110000
Feb 14, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V110000 →Tires · NHTSA 22V815000
Oct 31, 2022Tires:Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Full recall details for 22V815000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 21V198000
Mar 22, 2021Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- 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.
- Risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V198000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 19V474000
Jun 19, 2019Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
Full recall details for 19V474000 →
2019 Audi A3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A3. Audi has issued at least 664 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags8
- Fuel System, Gasoline2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Seats2
- Electrical System1
- Exterior Lighting1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (283)
- Electrical System (258)
- Unknown Or Other (138)
- Structure (99)
- Suspension (73)
- Steering (56)
Read Audi A3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2019 Audi A3
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, the message "Transmission Failure" displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated.”
2019 AUDI A3Dec 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11703985
“The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLETMar 8, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11455718
“SUSPENSION FAILURE DUE TO "MICE" DAMAGE. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE AIR IN SUSPENSION AIR BAGS. CAR HANDLES AND RIDES POORLY. POTENTIAL CRASH HAZARD. "SOY" WIRING /AIRLINES SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR SAFETY CRITICAL COMPONENTS. POOR SEALING OF COMPARTMENT WHERE SAFETY CRITICAL HARDWARE IS LOCATED.”
2019 AUDI A3 ETRONApr 19, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11412793
“The headlight assembly failed and manufacturer accepts no responsibility and quoted astronomical repair cost. This should not have been an issue with such new components. I've seen many vehicles like mine with the same problem.”
2019 AUDI A3Jan 6, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11634359
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer confirmed that only five parts were received per week.”
2019 AUDI A3 CABRIOLETJan 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11447339
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