Audi 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.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-508.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Audi A3 |
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