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2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other A3 Cabriolet years?

A3 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted109 complaints2015: 109 complaints2016: 46 complaints2017: 31 complaints2018: 12 complaints2019: 4 complaints
A3 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags4100%

Does the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V474000AirbagsJune 19, 2019 · 138,896 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V474000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 19, 2019

2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet — common questions

Is the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Audi A3 Cabriolet years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the A3 Cabriolet years to avoid are 2015. The cleanest record among A3 Cabriolet years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.