2017 Audi RS 3

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2017 Audi RS 3. Newest first.

• Air bags › On-off switch assembly

  Mar 22, 2021NHTSA 21V198000153,152 vehicles

  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 and remedy

  Risk

  A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  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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• Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

  Jun 19, 2019NHTSA 19V474000138,896 vehicles

  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 and remedy

  Risk

  A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Remedy

  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.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Feb 12, 2020TX11,000 mi
  Visibility/wiper
  Audi windshield wipers are designed to stop clearing rain when the car IS at a stopped position such as stop light or stop sign. The wipers will turn back on when vehicle IS moving. There IS a 2 3 second delay before the wipers turn back on. This characteristic appears on other audi vehicles…

  Audi windshield wipers are designed to stop clearing rain when the car IS at a stopped position such as stop light or stop sign. The wipers will turn back on when vehicle IS moving. There IS a 2 3 second delay before the wipers turn back on. This characteristic appears on other audi vehicles (tested this with audi dealer on other audi models). This issue creates an environment where a vehicle starts to move but you cannot see what IS in front of you because of the wipers being off.

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.

• 11011310This TSB provides information when the message "High beam assist and/or traffic sign recognition currently unavailable - camera view restricted due to surroundings".
• 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
• 11011296This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
• 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
• 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
• 11011263This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
• 11011241This bulletin provides information when the engine warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, and the vehicle has reduced power. DTCs P256300, P056E00, P00AF00.
• 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
• 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
• 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
• 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
• 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
• 11009365This bulletin provides information when there is visible corrosion at the joint between the roof and roof side member.
• 11009362This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
• 11009361This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage.
• 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
• 11009355This bulletin provides information when there are rattling/grindingn oises from the front end/brake system.
• 11009354This bulletin provides information on frequency analysis.
• 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
• 11009348This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
• 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
• 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
• 11009318This bulletin provides information when the engine warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, and the vehicle has reduced power. DTCs P256300, P056E00, P00AF00.
• 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
• 11009312This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
• 11007354This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
• 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
• 11007340This bulletin provides informaiton when the calendar function is not available; MIB2 and MIB2+.
• 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
• 11007314This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
• 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
• 11007301This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
• 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
• 11007273This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
• 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
• 11007259This bulletin provides informaiton when the calendar function is not available; MIB2 and MIB2+.
• 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
• 11007233This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
• 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
• 11007220This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.

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