2008 Audi A3 Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2008 Audi A3, 56% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 87,000. Two Takata-related airbag inflator recalls (16V079000 and 18V082000) cover this model year.
- Airbags complaints
- 24
- 56% of 43 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 43
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 87,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report a frontal airbag inflator identified as a Takata unit that could rupture and send metal fragments through the airbag cushion during deployment.
- Several owners describe long waits, in some cases about nine months to a year, for replacement parts to become available under the recall campaign.
- Some owners say dealers told them no repair date or parts were available even after receiving official recall notification letters.
- One driver-side airbag related crash was reported at 75 mph after a collision, though the complaint centered on vehicle damage rather than airbag deployment failure.
- Owners describe frustration that the vehicle felt unsafe to drive or sell while waiting for the unremedied Takata airbag recall to be completed.
When 2008 Audi A3 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 28, 2014, latest Jun 28, 2019.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 Audi A3
- NHTSA 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Airbags162,782 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- NHTSA 16V079000Feb 10, 2016Airbags151,767 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Airbags complaints by A3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Audi A3 have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls, campaign 16V079000 and campaign 18V082000, both involving replacement of the driver's frontal airbag inflator due to Takata inflator risk.
- How many airbag complaints does the 2008 Audi A3 have?
- NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2008 Audi A3, which is 56% of all 43 complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2008 A3?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 87,000 miles.
- Were there injuries or fires linked to the 2008 A3 airbag complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 injuries and 0 fires among the reported airbag complaints, with 1 crash reported.