Recalls: Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet
2013-14 Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet: fuel pump failure
In October 2015, a recall was issued for Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles that had petrol engines and were manufactured from December 2013 and April 2014. The fuel delivery pump in these vehicles may fail – if this occurred, the vehicle could no longer be started or driven, posing a hazard to occupants and other road users (PRA 2015/14942).
2014-16 model year Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet S-Tronic: pressure accumulator crack and loss of power
In October 2019, recall campaign 35D9 was issued for 2014-16 model year Audi 8VS A3 Cabriolet vehicles that had seven-speed S-Tronic (or double clutch) transmissions. Due to a production fault, a crack in the transmission’s pressure accumulator (within the mechatronics housing) could occur. If the pressure accumulator cracked, oil and pressure would be lost in the hydraulic system of the gearbox. If this occurred, the transmission of engine power would be interrupted, similar to depressing the clutch in a vehicle with a manual transmission – this increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17883.
2014-16 model year Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet S-Tronic: pressure accumulator crack and loss of power #2
In May 2020, recall campaign 35E7 was issued for 2014-16 model year Audi 8VS A3 Cabriolet vehicles that had seven-speed dual clutch (‘S-Tronic’) gearboxes and had previously been the subject of recall campaign 35D (PRA 2019/17883). All of these vehicles that had previously been inspected without repair now needed to be inspected again and repaired if necessary. Due to a production fault, a crack in the transmission’s pressure accumulator (within the mechatronics housing) could occur. If the pressure accumulator cracked, oil and pressure would be lost in the hydraulic system of the gearbox. If this occurred, the transmission of engine power would be interrupted, similar to depressing the clutch in a vehicle with a manual transmission – this increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18296.
Problems and faults: Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet
Overview
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Problems and faults: Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Audi 8V7 A3 Cabriolet.
