Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
3 recalls found for the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 4 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 3 | 2 |
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Newest Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalls
- Jul 27, 202222V543000Air bags1,216 vehiclesAudi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and 8 more models
During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
- Mar 22, 202121V198000Air bags153,152 vehiclesAudi A3, S3 and 2 more models
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
- Jun 19, 201919V474000Air bags138,896 vehiclesAudi A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback E-Tron and 2 more models
An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.