2008 Audi A3 air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Audi A3 — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall I received notice in january of 2019 that my vehicle was having a second recall on the takata airbags. I immediately attempted to have the repair done at my local dealership; I could not get through. I then contacted audi corporate, who said they left the local dealershiop messages on…”
filed Jun 28, 2019
“Hi, I have been getting emails from audi usa about n airbag recall for my audi a3 but everytime I call my audi dealership in santa monica, ca they say they don't have at the store to try another dealership, I told them to call when they have it and it has been three months and they still don't have…”
filed Nov 15, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 18V082000 · Jan 30, 2018
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V079000 · Feb 10, 2016
Air Bags problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 17 | 52% |
| 2017 A3 | 16 | 36% |
| 2016 A3 | 36 | 44% |
| 2015 A3 | 45 | 51% |
| 2013 A3 | 10 | 50% |
| 2012 A3 | 31 | 72% |
| 2011 A3 | 20 | 47% |
| 2010 A3 | 13 | 26% |
| 2009 A3 | 22 | 47% |
| 2007 A3 | 32 | 62% |
| 2006 A3 | 56 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Audi A3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.