NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V508000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Published August 17, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 16, 2017
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A3 CABRIOLET
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET | 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US