Recall 17V508000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Report Date
20170816
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | AUDI | A3 CABRIOLET |
| 2018 | AUDI | A3 CABRIOLET |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.