AUDI A3 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V508000

Make Model Year
AUDI A3 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-19 2017-08-16 2017-08-17

Production Dates: 2016-09-23 - 2017-08-25

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24DF

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8383

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.