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2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 A3 Cabriolet.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet pairs its convertible body with a 7-speed automated manual transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 25 city, 34 highway, and 28 combined mpg. Its 6.0-quart engine oil capacity reflects a modestly sized powerplant well-matched to the car's open-top layout. On the reliability front, this model year has accumulated 36 owner complaints with air bags as the top complaint area and two recalls on record — a moderate tally that places the 2017 in an acceptable but not spotless position within the A3's reliability history. Prospective buyers should verify that all recall service, particularly airbag-related work, has been completed before committing to ownership.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy25/34/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP225/40R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	5Q0129620B
Spark plug	06K905601B
Battery	000915089B alt 000915089BC
Front wiper blades	8V1998002B
Serpentine belt	06L903137A
Cabin air filter	5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.8 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	53.5 in
Wheelbase	102.4 in
Curb weight	3583 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	25 / 34 / 28 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G004000M2
Transfer Case Fluid	Use Audi part number G060175A2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	9.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 if equipped with drain plug ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06-1.12 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46

Service checks

Engine Compression

159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 26; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 147; Rear: 66 use; Front: 145; Rear: 75 use
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.394 including backing plate in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Stamped on rotor / Front w/1LJ and 1ZD:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees; Diesel engines	33 ft. lbs
1	22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90	22 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90

110 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. · Long head bolts

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; Short head bolts (located in front of head)	90 degrees
1	3.0 ft. lbs.	3 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. · Long head bolts

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	44.3 ft. lbs.	44.3 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees; Short head bolts (located in rear of head)	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gas engines · Cap bolts: Step 1: 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Side bolts: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees · Diesel engines

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet top in one area — the air bags, 5 of 36 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recall 21V-198 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags5

Fuel/Propulsion System4

Engine3

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3

Power Train2

Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance2

Electrical System,Air Bags2

Air Bags,Seats2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V198000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 22/03/2021

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… 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…

24V110000Fuel System, GasolineReported 14/02/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf… Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 A3 Cabriolet take?

6.0 qt of Use only oil meeting Audi/VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 A3 Cabriolet have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A3 Cabriolet get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.