2017 Audi A3 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Audi A3 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 had a fault that prevented using many vehicle functions - no interior lights, no heated seats, dashboard and navigation screen too dim to read in daylight.”
filed Jan 24, 2025
“The Audi San Juan -Texas Address: 1001 East Expressway 83 ,San Juan, Tx. 78589 .Do not want repair my car for a recall WATER PUMP and in the future can cause fire .Audi A3 2017”
filed Oct 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
TSB_2059335_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
TSB_2074729_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Electrical System problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 4 | 12% |
| 2016 A3 | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 A3 | 17 | 19% |
| 2012 A3 | 6 | 14% |
| 2011 A3 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 A3 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 A3 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 A3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 A3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 A3 | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Audi A3
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.