Most common 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron complaints by model year
Best A3 Sportback E-Tron years: 2018. Compare all years →
2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalls (2)
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?
The electrical system — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the wheels & tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, the most recent from March 22, 2021 (front passenger). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018. See the full Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 6,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.