Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Audi A3

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Audi A3. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Audi A3


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Audi A3

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Passenger airbags, and emergency braking have been failing, I would have to be aware in advance if my vehicle needs to be checked, my safety and my passengers safety is in danger because incase I need to brake quickly but dont have the reaction time to do so I will crash since emergency brake   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Sensor in seat, has illuminated airbag light on dash and says airbag is off for passenger, sest belt light is illuminated even though no one is sitting in the seat, have to have sent belt clipped in to have warning light stop chiming have contacted dealership and they say there is nothing they can   Read details...

The Warnings problem

There has been an open recall on my car since March 2021 (NHTSA recall number 21v198) which prevents the passenger airbag from functioning properly. Because the airbag isn't working it also disables my forward collision assistance.   Read details...



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