Recall 17V-508
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2017 to 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-508
- Reported
- August 16, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 8,383 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi A3 Cabriolet 2017 to 2018