2008 Audi A3
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2008 Audi A3. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen IS recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 audi A3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between september 29, 2005 and august 26, 2009. the closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve IS not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners and audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. the safety recall began on november 16, 2009. owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Owner complaints
43 complaints2 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system
The check engine light illuminated and has not been able to properly diagnose. More than one mechanic has told me the code p0171 that reads as the diagnostic does not correlate with my car as my car does not have a pcv valve. They have inspected the car to look for similar issues and have found…
The check engine light illuminated and has not been able to properly diagnose. More than one mechanic has told me the code p0171 that reads as the diagnostic does not correlate with my car as my car does not have a pcv valve. They have inspected the car to look for similar issues and have found none. Yet the check engine light remains illuminated. There was a recall reported 09/30/2009 on my type of car under campaign 09v377000 but my vin IS not showing as affected by that campaign even though the code that IS coming up IS a similar issue. I am extremely concerned about the safety of driving my car now. I can't not repair what I can not diagnose. I believe that I am affected by the recall.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Takata recall I received notice in january of 2019 that my vehicle was having a second recall on the takata airbags. I immediately attempted to have the repair done at my local dealership; I could not get through. I then contacted audi corporate, who said they left the local dealershiop messages…
Takata recall I received notice in january of 2019 that my vehicle was having a second recall on the takata airbags. I immediately attempted to have the repair done at my local dealership; I could not get through. I then contacted audi corporate, who said they left the local dealershiop messages on my behalf; again no response. After calling multiple other dealerships in my state, one a little over an hour from me actually replied to my messages. It took until june to get this recall completed. Neither audi USA nor it's local dealers seem to care about performing a safety recall in a timely manner.
- Structure › Body
Excessive rear subframe corrosion that isn't being covered by a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty. The safety issue stems from; a, a proper alignment isn't possible, b the rear subframe IS responsible for maintaining the rear geometry of the vehicle, wheels, brakes and suspension.
- Air bags
Hi, I have been getting emails from audi USA about n airbag recall for my audi A3 but everytime I call my audi dealership in santa monica, ca they say they don't have at the store to try another dealership, I told them to call when they have it and it has been three months and they still don't have…
Hi, I have been getting emails from audi USA about n airbag recall for my audi A3 but everytime I call my audi dealership in santa monica, ca they say they don't have at the store to try another dealership, I told them to call when they have it and it has been three months and they still don't have it. I bought my car there and I guess their costumer safety IS not important when they have to do it for free. Please help.
- Air bags
I keep getting recall notices, month after month, for about 6 months. I had the interim repair done, and have called now at least three times and they keep telling me the part IS not available yet. now I get a notice that says to repair immediately even if an interim repair was recently done.…
I keep getting recall notices, month after month, for about 6 months. I had the interim repair done, and have called now at least three times and they keep telling me the part IS not available yet. now I get a notice that says to repair immediately even if an interim repair was recently done. How do I get this done? I keep calling and they keep telling me there IS no parts available yet. my son IS driving this car now in springfield, il and I am worried about his safety.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 audi A3. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to audi roanoke (located at 2006 peters creek rd, roanoke, va…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 audi A3. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to audi roanoke (located at 2006 peters creek rd, roanoke, va 24017, (540) 562-0099), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall I am still receiving notices by mail but nothing has happened yet. I contacted my local audi dealer and they still don't have the parts to replace my airbag. How much longer can wait without putting my family's life in danger. thank you
- Air bags
"Takata recall" on march 18, 2017, I went in to audi calabasas and spoke with scott gomez, service advisor, and the manager on duty that day, to inquire on having my driver side airbag replace in response to the manufacturer safety recall issued. his response was to try back later. he said he…
"Takata recall" on march 18, 2017, I went in to audi calabasas and spoke with scott gomez, service advisor, and the manager on duty that day, to inquire on having my driver side airbag replace in response to the manufacturer safety recall issued. his response was to try back later. he said he did not expect for any bags to be available for months. he did not seem concerned. I said I was afraid of the danger of it going off in a minor fender bender and he said there were no reports of audi vehicles experiencing such mal-functions. I asked if he was not concerned about the liability should one such accident occur involving the recalled airbag. his response was chilling. he said it would not be audi's fault. It would be the manufacturer of the airbag's liability.
- Air bags
Takata airbag- I have been given a replacement airbag that IS exactly the airbag that has problems. my first letter was feb. 2016 and the problem IS still not fully resolved at this time aug.24, 2017. I want a new airbag that will save my life, not take it asap!
- Air bags
Takata recall dear sir / madam, I would like to inquire about why it IS taking over 4 months to have the new parts delivered to my local audi dealer in san francisco ca. The recall 16v079 seems pretty serious as people have been killed by this defect. I have called audi customer service…
Takata recall dear sir / madam, I would like to inquire about why it IS taking over 4 months to have the new parts delivered to my local audi dealer in san francisco ca. The recall 16v079 seems pretty serious as people have been killed by this defect. I have called audi customer service multiple times and they are unable to provide any updates or date. This IS simply unacceptable. please let me know if you can assist or what I can do to accelerate this process. thank you.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" recall I received if from february 2016 (over 1 year!!!) and I still do not even have an information when it IS planned to be fixed.
- Air bags
Takata recall. safety recall 69N2 - takata psdi-5 driver frontal airbag. I received notice of this recall in april, 2016. nearly 11 months later and audi's position IS still that "replacement parts are not yet available" for my vehicle. the inaction by audi and the lack of enforcement by nhtsa…
Takata recall. safety recall 69N2 - takata psdi-5 driver frontal airbag. I received notice of this recall in april, 2016. nearly 11 months later and audi's position IS still that "replacement parts are not yet available" for my vehicle. the inaction by audi and the lack of enforcement by nhtsa IS unacceptable, and places myself and my family in continuing danger. please work with attorney general jeff sessions to bring a civil action against audi to force compliance with the recall. audi's position, that there are no replacement airbag inflators, IS clearly false, as audi continues to sell new vehicles in the us equipped with inflators. I suggest that nhtsa and the justice department seek an injunction barring audi from selling any new vehicles in the us until such time as they have fully complied with the recall, and replaced all the defective airbag inflators with replacement inflators that do not utilize ammonium nitrate propellants.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A3. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall - audi and takata has not provided me with an option to either repair my car or buy back my car. My wife IS pregnant and this IS our only vehicle and to have audi say "drive carefully and wait" IS unacceptable.
- Air bags
I was first notified of the air bag recall in february 2016. after waiting almost a year, audi has no idea when my air bag will be replaced. my car IS unsafe to drive and unsafe to sell to another party. I need waiting one year IS plenty of time.
- Air bags
Takata recall: my audi IS on the recall list but audi has no fix available and can't tell me when they will. They offer to give me a break on a new car. I don't want another audi. I am meanwhile trying to sell the audi that I do have and this unremedied recall issue IS making that impossible. Also, I never received a recall notice. I saw the recall information on a carfax report.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" recall IS out since beginning of february 2016; I received recall info in april 2016; until today (9 months) there IS still not even a date for remedy available. this IS totally unacceptable and audi IS not taking any actions to reduce/avoid the risk of serious injury. South carolina IS climatewise high-risk area, but nothing happens.
- Air bags
Takata recall. Been waiting 8 months for this part to be replaced and I want to know when it will be available?
- Air bags
Takata recall: I received the attached notice from audi of america, inc., dated april 2016, and stating that my vehicle contains a takata frontal airbag inflator that "could potentially rupture if the vehicle IS involved in a crash where the frontal airbags are designed to deploy. In the event of…
Takata recall: I received the attached notice from audi of america, inc., dated april 2016, and stating that my vehicle contains a takata frontal airbag inflator that "could potentially rupture if the vehicle IS involved in a crash where the frontal airbags are designed to deploy. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, which may result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants." the notice states that replacement parts are not available. I recently serviced my car, and again the dealer informed me that replacement parts are not available. I called audi USA today and they said that takata has not made replacement parts available at this time and they have no timeline for supplying the parts. I am deeply concerned that a critical piece of safety equipment in my vehicle could itself cause me or my passengers "serious injury or death." I would appreciate it if someone would please advise when these replacement parts will be made available for this critical repair. thank you. *tr
- Air bags
When asking for a recall repair to the dealership, this IS the message I received: good afternoon, "we received your inquiry to setup an appointment for your audi A3 for the airbag campaign. Unfortunately, parts are not yet available for us to do the repair. You will be receiving a second…
When asking for a recall repair to the dealership, this IS the message I received: good afternoon, "we received your inquiry to setup an appointment for your audi A3 for the airbag campaign. Unfortunately, parts are not yet available for us to do the repair. You will be receiving a second letter from audi sometime first quarter of next year on when the repairs can be done. if you have any other questions, please let us know. thanks," IS this an acceptable answer? I don't think so.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A3. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall. When will this be addressed for my vehicle?
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 10/11/16 *bf updated 10/13/16.*jb
- Air bags
Takata air bag communication from audi indicates a recall IS in progress but according to their website there are no replacement parts, or schedule date to make repairs to the car. they should make an arrangement for alternative transportation while sorting out the issue. this IS ridiculous, and dangerous. who wants to use a dangerous car?
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251038Brakes squeel
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251025Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251018Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251006Light cracking or rubbing noises from suspension strut when steering
- 10251004Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (cars without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
- 10250999Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250982Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250971Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250966Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- 10250963Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (vehicles without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
- 10250959Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250944Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250673Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (vehicles without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
- 10250670Light cracking or rubbing noises from suspension strut when steering
- 10250668Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (cars without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
- 10250665Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250658Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250475Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10250469noises from front lower control arm mounting
- 10250430Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
- 10250424MIL on (P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 or P0222 stored in ECM)
- 10250322This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10248208This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 10246152This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- 10245285This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- 10244595This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10244517This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- 10244320This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
- 10243991Elsaweb Newsletter
- 10243990Elsaweb Newsletter
- 10243988Elsaweb Newsletter
- 10243987Elsaweb Newsletter
- 10243930This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10243918Audi Oil Capacity Chart
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