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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WAUACGFF5F1015240 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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WAUACGFF5F1•••••• 2015 Audi A3 CABRIOLET

This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2015 Audi A3 CABRIOLET build (6 vs 2).

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83on the model
50builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Fuel System 2 Gasoline 2 Electrical System 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Electrical System crash Aug 2019
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2015 audi a3. The vehicle was purchased in march of 2019. While the contact's husband was attempting to park the vehicle, he depressed the brake pedal and attempted to reverse the vehicle closer to the curb. When the driver…
Fuel System Jul 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet…
Fuel/propulsion System Jun 2024
My 2015 Audi A3 was subject to a fuel suction jet pump safety recall. Before the recall repair was available, the vehicle developed a fuel leak and fuel-spilling problem. Audi inspected the vehicle in XXX and documented that its Tech Line advised replacing the fuel tank and all…
Steering Jul 2020
Cat feels unstable when I drive over 70 miles on the freeway.. Also seatbelts lock room hard
Air Bags Dec 2019
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WAUACGFF5F1015240 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.