Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2016 Audi A3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
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. The vehicle intermittently displays "safety system: system fault," "Audi pre sense: system fault," and "passenger airbag off. " these warnings appear unpredictably and sometimes clear temporarily before returning. This malfunction creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle may fail to recognize a front-seat passenger and disable the passenger airbag during a collision. We cannot safely use the front passenger seat. On xxx, at 74,151 miles, Audi marin diagnosed the malfunction and documented fault codes b102202, b102229, and b12251b. The dealership confirmed that diagnostic testing continued to indicate a faulty passenger occupant sensor (g128) and recommended replacement. Audi marin's service manager informed us that Audi has redesigned the replacement component, but the updated part is on an extended backorder from [xxx]. The dealership cannot currently complete the repair. Audi of America acknowledged the prior recall repair but referred repair coverage decisions to the dealership, citing the expired warranty. The vehicle remains unrepaired and is available for inspection. I request that NHTSA investigate whether the remedy installed under safety recall 69by is failing prematurely, allowing the original passenger airbag safety defect to recur. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
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.