general problems of the 2012 Audi A3

29 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Audi A3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Audi A3 based on all problems reported for the 2012 A3.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2021

Air bag came on in dash. Even though the air bag was recalled and fixed by dealer.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi carlsbad (5425 paseo del norte, carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 438-9490) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2018

Takata recall I received recall information for the takata airbag in my vehicle. - I called Audi stevens creek 888-462-7410 as instructed to schedule repair - Audi said they are not doing the repair as no airbags have been provided by Audi America - there is no eta when repair may be done the stevens creek Audi dealership refused to schedule my airbag repair. Audi claims airbags are not available for the Audi A3 vehicles. Audi's inability to repair the airbag as required by the safety recall should be noted in the file in case anything should happen to me or my wife while driving. Audi will be liable for damages for their inability to provide the airbag repair in a timely manor. Thank you, mike darnall 408-806-1494 VIN: waupeafm0ca140223.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

Tl-takata recall-the contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 ( air bags ) and stated thai th e manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer rusnak pasadena Audi, 267 w colorado boulevard, pasadena, CA 91105, confirmed part were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Bp.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. Upon attempting to register the vehicle with the department of motor vehicles in California, the contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and was unable to register the vehicle due to an open recall. The contact called an unknown Audi dealer in santa ana, CA and was informed that parts were expected to be available in April of 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The Audi dealer located in Audi chandler (480) 941-0000 7460 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (VIN tool confirms parts not available). Jw.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2017

Takata recall. Last year I specifically made an appointment with Audi tampa (105 e fowler Ave, tampa, FL) for this purpose on August 9 2017. The service manager at the time, even though they knew why I was there said they had run out and not to worry that the recall isn't that bad. I am frustrated that a year later I am reminded that this still hasn't been fixed by Audi. As an active duty service member I don't have the time nor flexibility to chase Audi down. I would expect that Audi would be more concerned about this considering this is an error in their design and impacts the quality and safety of their products.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Audi south burlington, 1325 shelburne rd, south burlington, vt 05403 (802) 861-3010, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact also mentioned that he inquired about a loaner vehicle but was denied via the dealer and the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2016

Takata recall. Waiting over 10 months for recall replacement. Taking too long.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2016

Takata recall. I have contacted our local authorized Audi dealer in regards to the recall and having the recall repair completed. . Read more...

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

I have had a recall on my vehicle and have been trying to get it replaced at Audi since 2016, I have sent emails to the general manager and they kept saying "they do not have the airbags in stock". I have tried another auid and gert the same answer.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2016

Takata recall. I got a letter from Audi on 4/27/2106. The letter is attached. Please ignore my notes. It stated my car was being recalled due to a defective front airbag made by takata. Parts are unavailable and no knows when they will be. I called Audi and they said they would not be providing rental cars to their customers. I called 2 dealers in columbus, ohio and they would not provide rental cars as this is a manufacturers defect. Meanwhile I am screwed. I and all the other impacted Audi owners have to drive an unsafe car. This is terrible. I could use your help to get Audi to do the right thing.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2016

Takata recall. Am very annoyed and angry at how long this is taking. I feel very unsafe on the road and its not ok, its neglect! I got a letter in April 2016 and still nothing has been done. I contacted consumer affairs and bbb and they cant do much either.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall repair not available in a timely manner. It's been 7 months since we received the notice of recall, but no solution is yet available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall: I was notified about the takata airbag recall by letter over one year ago. I have tried to schedule appointments to have the airbag replaced on two different occasions at two different Audi dealerships. Both dealerships stated that they do not have the parts and do not know when the parts will be available. This is an unreasonable amount of time to wait for a repair especially considering that the current airbag in my car is a potential safety risk that when inflated during a crash could shoot metal fragments into vehicle occupants (me!). The lack of response from the manufacturer is unacceptable and irresponsible. I expect an expedient investigation and resolution to this safety hazard.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer and the interim recall notification did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. Recall dated February 2016. It is now June 2017. This is an unacceptably long time for both Audi and takata.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Tamara recall. I received a letter February of 2016 notifying me that there was a recall on the airbags in my car which could lead to serious injury or death. One year later there is still no solution from Audi to repair the problem. I feel like I am driving a time bomb. Is there anything I can do?.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. My car is not safe to drive. I'm making car payments on it and cannot drive it. The airbags need to be fixed.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Takata recall.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Takata recall I feel paranoid,scared and worried to drive anywhere in my car, this is negligence and it has taken almost 2 years and nothing is going on. I cant believe such a company isnt being forced to produce new bags!!! its absurd.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2012

This car was totally destroyed in 2012 and therefore no longer needs the airbag recall to be accomplished. Please remove this recall notice from the database.


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