Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 Audi A3

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2016 Audi A3. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (five problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Audi A3


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2016 Audi A3

The Air Bag problem

My 2016 Audi A3 (VIN [xxx]) underwent safety recall 69by on xxx, to correct a defect in the front passenger occupant detection system (pods), including replacement of the occupant detection sensor. Less than two years later, the same safety-system malfunction returned.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

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.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On 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.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Audi A3 model year vehicles:



☘ A3 Service Bulletins
⚑ A3 Safety Recalls
☤ A3 Defect Investigations