Recall
Audi A3 Cabriolet — 17V508000
NHTSA ID
17V508000
Make
Audi
Model
A3 Cabriolet
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-08-16
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
8,383
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
24DF
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.