Air Bag Light On problems of the 2015 Audi A3

My 2015 Audi A3 has only 11,200 miles on it. The passenger bag safety light goes on and off intermittently, and has done for some time. The problem occurs mostly when someone is sitting in the seat, but occasionally it will occur when the passenger seat is unoccupied. The yellow dash light comes on near the passenger and the airbag light on the instrument panel illuminates. The information panel on the dash will simultaneously report "safety system: system fault! see owner's manual" and "passenger airbag off" and "Audi pre sense: system fault!". This fault occurred approximately 8-10 times during a 1,000 mile trip my wife and I took during memorial day weekend in 2020. I had my wife try adjusting the angle of the seat, raising the front portion higher to try to apply more body weight to the seat. My thinking was that it was a sensor issue. The system is designed to shut off if a passenger does not weigh enough for the airbag to safely deploy. The system fault acts like it detects some weight there, but not enough to engage the airbag safely. My best guess is that the weight sensor is not registering the weight correctly or maintaining a consistent reading that would keep the airbag engaged over time. The picture attached to this report were taken on may 25, 2020 during our trip, but this happens on a regular basis. After getting online to google for answers, I can see that many others are describing the same problem I am experiencing. I see that the 2015 model may have been left out of a recall to fix this issue and I would like to add my input to all others that this is a significant safety issue and should be reconsidered for model year 2015 Audi A3 sedans (and possibly other Audi models).

I own a 2015 Audi A3. Audi recently had a recall (#69z4) to address an issue with their pods sensor system. Audi claimed the fix as a revised wiring connection and cable routing. My A3 experienced the exact symptoms and issues the recall covered. I took it in for repair however immediately after picking up the car the issue still persists. Dealer says it is actually an issue with the pods sensor itself but that they will not repair this under warranty. I called Audi USA who claims the same. It appears their fix is not robust enough to fix the actual problem but they will not correct it further. As it stands now my car still will not allow the airbag to work properly while a passenger is there or not. Airbag warning goes off constantly and "air bag off" light is illuminated nearly all the time but will intermittently go on and off at random times. How ever, after going back into the Audi dealership, the representative informed me that I needed to replace the pressure sensor under the front passenger seat. Part number : 8v0898522s and n0152612 would need to be purchased to fix the air bag light issue. The price of the part being $1000 that is not including labor. In the statement on the recall it says that this issue will be resolved. The representative at Audi USA insisted that I should go to an authorized Audi dealership to get the work done so this when it is completed, I am to send her a copy of the invoice and work order to be reviewed by her supervisor for possible reimbursement. She also stated that I was not the only person experiencing this issue. I however refuse to spend $1000+ to fix the main problem with this recall. This should be included in the recall, not just rerouting the wires and replacing the connector to the sensor but actually replacing the sensor it self and not trying to put a band-aid on the issue. This is a major safety issue. Thank you.

My car keeps having a safety system fault. There are two errors: 1. The "paasenger airbag off" indicator stays on even when a passenger is in the front passenger seat 2. Buckle seatbelt sign is on when there is no passenger I took my car for a recall but it did not fix the issue of the airbag being off! this has been happening for quite some time.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. While operating the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated, which meant the air bag was deactivated. The contact stated that the front passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. Audi of meadow lands(425 route 3, east secaucus, NJ 07094) was notified of the failure and stated that the part for NHTSA campaign number: 19v474000(air bags) was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. While a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, signaling that the air bag was deactivated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Audi oklahoma city (located at 13000 broadway ext, oklahoma city, ok 73114, (405) 748-8001) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Passenger occupant detection system failure, resulting in illuminated air bag malfunction indicator lamp. Excessive resistance in the occupant sensor mat of the front passenger seat, indicating an internally failing sensor and resulting in the vehicle air bag system becoming disabled. Audi has issued recalls for other vehicle models in this year for this exact defect, and the resolution in those instances is to install an updated part with a protective cover that will prevent premature failure of the new sensor. Audi has not expanded the recall to include the Audi A3 as of the date of this writing. This particular vehicle is a 2015 Audi A3 premium plus fwd sedan with sport seats and 1. 8l gasoline engine. Audi does not appear to offer a replacement part at this time, possibly an indication that the part has been designated obsolete if the vw Audi group is currently investigating the issue and updating the part. Unfortunately, this leaves consumers without a repair option while operating a vehicle without a functioning safety restraint system. Diagnostic trouble code: 9577755 / b1225 1b ; identical trouble code associated with the active recall(s) that as of yet are not extended to the A3 vehicles.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed and then remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v824000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to Audi calabasas (24650 calabasas rd, calabasas, CA 91302, (818) 574-3211) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. While driving, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (niello Audi located at 2350 auburn blvd sacramento, CA 95821, (916) 480-2800) approximately three months ago, but the diagnostic results and repairs were unknown. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.