2018 AUDI A3 RECALL - #17V508000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 AUDI A3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/23/2016 - 8/25/2017 |
| Recalled on |
8/17/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/19/2017 |
| # Affected |
8,383 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
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