2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local…”
filed Jun 26, 2024
“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated the front passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. 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. The…”
filed Aug 19, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)…Campaign 19V474000 · Jun 19, 2019
Air Bags problems in other A3 Cabriolet years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 A3 Cabriolet | 13 | 52% |
| 2015 A3 Cabriolet | 38 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.