2016 AUDI A3 Air Bags Problems

Passenger airbag not activated when passenger is seated

Passenger Occupancy Detection System is malfunctioning. Pre-sense system fault

Passenger air bag not working light of airbag system stays on

The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger’s seat air bag sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). The air bag warning was illuminated approximately one and a half years later. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who informed the contact that the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a claim was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Mileage: 67,000

PODS system recall was fixed, but not properly, 3 months after it was "fixed" the passenger airbag is off warning comes on beeping loud and turns off and back on constantly. Super annoying and dealership won't do anything without paying a huge fee.

I've been told by the dealer that a fix for the PODS system recall is still not available. This is after almost a year and a half of the issue being known. My car is now regularly illuminating the airbag light and beeping for the passenger to put the seat belt on even if no one is using the seat. This is becoming very annoying and I'm told there is no way to fix this.

I have been trying to get this recall fixed since December 2019. This recall are pods needed to be replaced on the passenger seat. As of today, October 21, 2022, my passenger airbag is off at all times and is unable to provide safety for my passenger. This is due to the recall. I have contacted Audi multiple times and they are unable to help. I have documentation proof for everything. This is a safety hazard for my passenger. I am too afraid to drive my car.

the light on the passenger side airbag is on all the time and a letter explaining my car had a recall to fix the issue was received back in 2020. I've been informed and also researched myself that the passenger side should not be used due to the airbag malfunctioning and being dangerous and possibly fatal. For those reasons I don't have anyone sitting in that sear and actually I don't feels safe having anyone in the back of the car. The dealerships say they do not have the parts

The passenger airbag sign switch on and off while the passenger was on the seat.

I purchased my 2016 Audi A3 in April of 2020 from Audi San Diego. Less than a year later, I was getting airbag warning lights on my dash, as well as constant warning sounds when driving. I brought my vehicle into Audi San Diego, and they "fixed" the issue free of charge. A few months later, I started getting the same warning lights/sounds - this time, the passenger airbag was turning on and off even while somebody was sitting in the passenger seat. I received a recall letter in the mail shortly thereafter. When I called in the summer of 2021 to schedule a service appointment, I was told there was not yet a remedy to this recall and that in the next few months I should receive a phone call to schedule service. Over a year later, I called Audi San Diego to get an update (since I did receive a phone call as promised), and I am still told that there is no solution. For over a year now, I have been unable to have passengers in my front seat, due to the fear of the airbags not working in the event of a crash.

It has been over a year that I have tried to get Audi to repair my recall. The dealer Rockville Audi in Maryland will not assist me in when the repair will be completed. My indicator lite is on and the seat belt alarm activates when no one is in the passenger seat. Is there anyone that can help me with this very important issue? My cell number is [XXX] if you want to contact me directly. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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Air bag light comes on when no on is in the passenger seat, the coolant light is coming on saying turn engine off when my coolant level is fine, the suspension cracks even though I have had this checked by Audi in Birmingham, Al. multiple times.

Audi USA is incapable of repairing this defect in a timely fashion. I was informed today, after being told the parts to remedy "are on their way" for more than a month, that the parts to repair this recall are no longer produced. I want to go on record how disappointed I am with Audi USA now that I have a car that is unsafe to drive with passengers and look for avenues of recourse from a consumer's perspective.

My car got the recall of PODS a year ago and Audi still doesn't have part availability to fix it. This impacts my driving a lot.

Contacted the place that sold me the car Audi North Houston. Everytime I try to replace it. They say that they’re out of the part and will contact me. It has been months and it still hasn’t been replaced. I’m worried about driving an unsafe vehicle.

I was sold a vehicle with a manufacturer recall that I was ensured was no big deal and would be fixed but there isn't currently a solution for the recall on the vehicle. The recall was issued in March of 2021 and it is now September 2021. I should have not been sold a faulty vehicle especially one with no foreseeable solution to the recall.

The passenger air bag keeps going off every time one of my kids is sitting in the front. I can not afford to leave that seat unoccupied since I have four children and the front seat is always occupied. There is no solution to the air bag problem.

Audi has not responded to this Recall in a prompt manner. I was in the process of selling my Audi A3 but I cannot due to this. I took my car in to have this issue addressed in December 2019 and now I am learning that there is still a problem with the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) and Audi has no solution. They have known about this issue since March 2021.

The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V474000 (Air Bags) and 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the hood ajar warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the hood and became aware that the hood was securely closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty hood switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,300. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 31,300

I have received this recall infirmation multiple times with no remedy listed. The warning lights are constantly going on and off which is unnerving not knowing whether my passenger is protected. I drive for a living. It’s affecting my livlihood.

I was recently made aware of a nationwide safety recall for all Audi A3’s 2016 to present. I received a mailer with safety concern and warning for this recall. Audi has not been able to identify the root cause and believe it is more than just the initial air bags/PODS system in the vehicle. This has been in place for some time after I researched the site checking for updates to repair. I am very concerned for my safety along with my families safety when driving my car. My car is the primary vehicle. I use my car for work daily and do not feel comfortable. I am not 100% sure on initial date Audi identified this problem, but it appears earlier this year and it was the second recall for the same issue. They have no fix at this time. I did run my VIN to determine mine being affected and it is. The campaign number on site for this is: NHTSA’s campaign number: 19V474

I CONTACTED AUDI TO FIX THE SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE THE FIX AND ASKS ME TO DRIVE IT. I DO BUSINESS ON THE CAR AND HAVE FACED LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO THE RECALL.

THERE IS AN OPEN SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR, THE MANUFACTURER DOESN'T HAVE THE FIX AVAILABLE. I USE MY CAR TO DRIVE FOR LYFT/UBER AND IF THE SAFETY RECALL IS NOT FIXED I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE, HENCE RISK OF LOSING MY INCOME AND WILL BE OUT OF WORK, HOWEVER, I CONTACTED AUDI TO FIX MY CAR, THEY SAID THERE IS NO FIX AVAILABLE AND I CAN CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR, LYFT/UBER ISSUED ME A WARNING THAT EFFECTIVE MAY 1, I WILL BE UNLISTED IF THE SAFETY RECALL IS NOT FIXED.

TOOK MY CAR IN A FEW WEEKS AGO FOR A RECALL REPAIR AFFECTING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG WAS NOT ABLE TO SENSE WHEN THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE, AND WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON/OFF EVEN WHEN THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. HAD THE ERROR MESSAGES POP IMMEDIATELY ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER AFTER THEIR "FIX". I TOOK IT BACK IN TODAY AND THEY DEALER SAID IT WAS THE ACTUAL PODS SENSOR AND IT WOULD COST $1,100 TO REPAIR! THIS WAS BECAUSE THE RECALL REPAIR ONLY INCLUDED THAT WIRE CONNECTION. I DRIVE MY YOUNGER BROTHER TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY AND DO NOT THINK IT'S FAIR THAT AUDI'S RECALL ONLY FIXED HALF THE PROBLEM - NOW THERE'S NO WAY TO TELL IF THE AIRBAG IS WORKING PROPERLY AND IF MY BROTHER OR ANY OTHER PASSENGER IS SAFE IN THE CAR.

I WENT IN TO GET THE PODS CONNECTOR RECALL WORK DONE. BEFORE THIS WORK WAS DONE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY, HOWEVER, NOW THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ALWAYS OFF. THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE CONNECTOR IS A SEPARATE PROBLEM FROM THE WEIGHT SENSOR. THE PODS SYSTEM HAS BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER AUDI MODELS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM.

Mileage: 47,000

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS PERMANENTLY DISABLE, EVEN WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED ON IT- IT APPEARS THE SENSOR UNDER THE SEAT DOES IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS IS CRITICAL MALFUNCTION AS THE PASSENGER WILL NOT BE PROTECTED IN A COLLISION CASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON TO FASTEN SEATBELT EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS SAT ON THAT SEAT AND WON'T GO AWAY UNTIL THE BELT IS FASTEN. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR AUDI TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN THE CURRENT NATIONAL RECALL TO FIX THAT PROBLEM.

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, IT BEEPS A WARNING, THE MESSAGE 'AUDI PRE SENSE SYSTEM FAULT' AND THE 'PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF' LIGHT IS ON WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT. THIS IS INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG SAFETY SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE DEALER HAS STATED THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE WARNINGS ARE VISIBLE WHILE PARKED (STATIONARY) AND WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) AND ALSO THE SAME WITH THE WARNING BEEPS; WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING.

Mileage: 33,468

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CUTS ON WITH OVERHEATING AND EPS ERROR WHEN STARTING CAR SOMETIMES. WHEN YOU SHUT OFF CAR IT CUTS OFF AND RETURNS TO NORMAL. IT STARTED LAST YEAR AND HAS CONTINUED, I WAS TOLD IT MAY BE A SENSOR SHORTAGE.

Mileage: 80,000

WHEN A PERSON OR ITEM IS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THERE WILL BE AN INTERMITTENT ERROR AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WILL DISABLE. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT AS TIME GOES ON IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN.. I'VE CONTACTED 'AUDI CHATTANOOGA' ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY SAY A RECALL TO FIX SAID PROBLEM HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED YET THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.

Mileage: 32,000

I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG. AIRBAG IS DISABLE WHEN PASSENGER IS SAT ON THE SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEATBELT SENSOR CALLS FOR FASTENING WHEN NO ONE IS SAT ON THE SEAT, PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES ALREADY ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE MOST RECENT RECALL.

AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) TO FALSELY DETECT A MALFUNCTION AND DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE DEALERSHIP WILL SAY THEY FIXED IT BUT SHORTLY AFTER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT SIGN GOES OFF AGAIN BEEPING AND ADVISING YOU THE PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT ON. WHEN YOU HAVE NO PASSENGER.THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX THE ISSUE. THEY ARE INCOMPETENT AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE DRIVERS. IF IT IS SAYING THE AIRBAG IS OFF WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DOESN'T GO OFF DUE TO THIS RECALL. THIS IS NEGLIGENCE ON THE DEALERSHIP/AUTOMAKER.

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ON. ERROR MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD: SAFETY SYSTEM: SYSTEM FAULT. CAR HAD A RECALL FOR SIMILAR ISSUE ON JANUARY 2020. TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WANT TO REPLACE A SENSOR FOR $1300. DEALERSHIP STATED IS NOT THE SAME ISSUE RELATED TO THE RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE. *TR *BF UPDATE: THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S APRTMENT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AS

2016 AUDI, CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE A REPAIR FOR RECALL 69Z4. NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS

I HAD THE SEAT POD RECALL REPAIR MADE ON MY CAR AND THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OF THE INDICATOR GOING OFF AND A NOTICE ON THE DASH OF "AUDI PRE-SENSE: SYSTEM FAULT!" NOTICE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE PROBLEM OF A FAULTY AIRBAG CONNECTOR WIRE WAS NOT SOLVED BY A WIRE REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT-OCCUPIED WEIGHT SENSOR WAS PROBABLY BAD - FROM DEALER BUT NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.