Volkswagen Group of America – Engine Control Software May Cause Stall

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a “knocking” condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.


Report Received Date 08/16/2017
NHTSA ID 17V508000
Consequence Summary An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
Recall Code 24DF
Potentially Affected 8383
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V508000)