Is the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet

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2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
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Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 87
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2015: 87 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	87
2016	36
2017	25
2018	12
2019	4

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

44% · 38 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 9 reports

Engine

10% · 9 reports

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I bought a brand new 2.0 Audi A3 from the dealer this may. I got a low oil warning with only 2700 miles on the car, and the oil is dark and dirty compare to the loner car I got.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-13

Electrical system

9% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing interlock/lockout.

CRASH

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Tl* the contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2015 Audi A3. The vehicle was purchased in March of 2019.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-03

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing storage.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2015-06-16Fuel system, gasoline15V229000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

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2016-02-29Air bags, seats15V824000 Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 .

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2016-10-31Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline16V647000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016.

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2017-06-23Equipment17V280000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The recall June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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2019-09-12Air bags19V474000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

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2023-12-12Recall queryClosed 2024-07-01 Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 38 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V229000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V824000 · Air bags, seats
Recall 16V647000 · Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline
Recall 17V280000 · Equipment
Recall 19V474000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.