Audi · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2024 model year only.
Special Notice SM 05-2026 is a manufacturer communication from Audi/Volkswagen instructing dealers to return specific control units. This ensures that only the latest generation 0222 parts are in inventory for 2022-2026 Audi A3, RS 3, Q3, and Volkswagen Tiguan, GTI models.
Audi has released Service Action 10J2 for specific 2024 Audi A3 vehicles to address instances where the engine cover was not installed at the factory. This service action ensures the engine cover is installed at no cost to the owner.
Audi has issued Service Action 10J2 for certain 2024 A3 Sedan vehicles where the engine cover was not installed at the factory. Owners can get the engine cover installed free of charge at an authorized Audi dealer.
Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin 2074984/1 to address a software issue in 2022-2024 Audi A3 models. This bulletin covers the 'Radiator blind - fault' message in the virtual cockpit, which incorrectly limits vehicle speed to 10 mph and is associated with DTCs such as P05AF00 and P05B200.
Audi has identified that some 2024 Audi A3 vehicles were manufactured without an engine cover. This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10247146, details that Audi will install the missing engine cover free of charge for affected owners.
A manufacturer communication, identified as NHTSA ID 10247145, addresses a condition where some 2024 Audi A3 vehicles were delivered from the factory without an engine cover. Audi will install the missing engine cover free of charge.
On XXX while driving my 2024 Audi A3 at highway speeds on a live freeway, the vehicle suffered a sudden and catastrophic electrical system failure. The dashboard immediately displayed critical warning indicators, including "Electrical Malfunction" and "Battery Malfunction” and “Drive system Malfunction.” Without further warning, the vehicle's engine completely stalled and shut down while moving in active traffic. Due to the total loss of electrical power, the vehicle immediately lost all power steering assistance and power braking assistance, causing the steering wheel and brake pedal to severely stiffen and become nearly unresponsive. I was forced to navigate a rolling, unpowered vehicle across highway lanes without steering or braking assistance to reach safety, creating a severe and life-threatening hazard to myself, my [XXX] son that was in the vehicle and other motorists. The vehicle currently has approximately 60,000 miles. This sudden shutdown mirrors the well-documented Belt Starter Generator (BSG) and alternator manufacturing defects that Audi has previously acknowledged and recalled in other model lines, but which are clearly actively failing in 2024 model year vehicles as well. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
No injuries · No fire · No crash
If the car is not driven for 20 minutes per day and the car sits for any length of time the check engine light comes on. The dealership advises it is the 12v battery is run down. According the Audi USA and the service order that the car is operating as designed.
No injuries · No fire · No crash