2022-2025 Audi A3/S3/RS3/e-tron GT Black Optic Trim Issue
Audi has issued a manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 11002239, addressing concerns where the "exterior black optic trim is spotted and/or peeling" on 2022-2025 Audi A3, S3, RS3, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT vehicles. This bulletin provides guidance for technicians.
Também se aplica a
- Audi A3
- 2022–2025
- Audi e-tron GT
- 2022–2024
- Audi RS 3
- 2022–2025
- Audi RS e-tron GT
- 2022–2024
- Audi S3
- 2023–2025
Symptoms
Owners of certain 2022-2025 Audi models may observe that their vehicle's exterior black optic trim is experiencing cosmetic issues. Specifically, the trim may appear to be spotted or peeling. This condition affects the aesthetic quality of the vehicle's exterior.
Repair Procedure Summary
Audi has issued a manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 11002239, which provides guidance to dealerships regarding the "exterior black optic trim is spotted and/or peeling" condition. This bulletin contains information for technicians on how to address this specific concern. While the detailed repair steps are not publicly disclosed, such communications typically outline inspection procedures and potential remedies, which may include cleaning, reconditioning, or replacement of the affected trim components.
Owner Action
If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A3, S3, RS3, e-tron GT, or RS e-tron GT and notice that your exterior black optic trim is spotted or peeling, it is recommended to contact your authorized Audi dealer. Inform them about the issue and reference this manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 11002239) if necessary. The dealer will be able to diagnose the specific cause and perform the appropriate repair based on the guidance provided in the bulletin. This manufacturer communication for the 2022 Audi S3 manufacturer_communication is intended to ensure consistent service quality.
Source: NHTSA ID 11002239
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with Audi black optic trim?
- The issue, as described in Audi's manufacturer communication, is that the "exterior black optic trim is spotted and/or peeling" on affected vehicles. This can lead to a degraded appearance of the vehicle's exterior trim.
- Which Audi models are affected by the trim spotting and peeling?
- This issue affects 2022-2025 Audi A3, S3, RS3, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT models. Owners of these vehicles may encounter the "exterior black optic trim is spotted and/or peeling" symptom.
- What should I do if my Audi's black optic trim is spotted or peeling?
- If you observe that your Audi's black optic trim is spotted or peeling, you should contact your authorized Audi dealership. They have received a manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 11002239) with information on how to address this specific concern.
What Audi S3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 8 model years.
- 88
- Owner complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1,590
- Service bulletins
- 1
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
2 complaints, the 6th most of 8 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Structure, the system this article covers, accounts for 2 of 88 complaints (2%).
Complaints by model year
| 2015 | 53 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | |
| 2017 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 49
- Electrical System — 11
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 10
- Power Train — 10
- Seats — 8
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 22V823000 — Back Over Prevention (Nov 2022)
- 22V806000 — Equipment (Oct 2022)
- 22V652000 — Air Bags (Aug 2022)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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