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Audi — A3

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The starter motor may overheat.
Origin
Germany
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This alert was reported 3009 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? Audi A3 cars made in Germany may have a starter motor that can get too hot.

What's happening? Some A3 cars could have a fire risk because the starter motor may overheat.

Does this affect me? This affects owners of certain Audi A3 cars in several European countries.

What should I do? Check with an Audi dealer or your mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with any health concerns from smoke or fire.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter motor may overheat. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 2, 2018
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/302474

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Audi — A3. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter motor may overheat. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 2, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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