Back Over Prevention Problems of Audi A3

Audi A3 owners have reported 4 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Audi A3


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Audi A3

The Warnings problem

The park assist function caused me to have an incident with my vehicle when parking. I safely engaged the autopark function and followed the prompts for the car to proceed with the parking. Suddenly, when reversing the car violently accelerated, making it impossible to brake or stop the collision   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

Backup camera, not displaying image on dash screen. Big safety issue when parking, no visibility while backing up, viewing obstacles and parking. No the vehicle has not be inspected. No other warnings or messages prior to failure. Camera failed Friday 5/12/2023   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v652000 (air bags) and 22v823000 (back over prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.   Read details...




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