What is the Infotainment Crashes issue on the Audi A1 Mk2 (GB)?

The MMI screen can freeze or go black, often requiring a software update from Audi. Symptoms include: Frozen screen, No Apple CarPlay connection, System reboots. Estimated repair cost: £0–£300.

Audi A1 Mk2 (GB) Problems by Year

The second-generation A1 moved to a 5-door only layout. It is generally reliable but early cars have some software and interior quality complaints.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

Year Periods

Known Issues

Serious Faults

Moderate Issues

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2022–20240 issues 2018–20211 issue

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Buying Tips for the Audi A1 Mk2 (GB)

✓Check the infotainment software is up to date to avoid screen freezes
✓Listen for rattles from the dashboard and door cards (some early cars were poorly finished)
✓Ensure the 1.0 TFSI (3-cylinder) has been serviced correctly to protect the turbo
✓Test the lane-keep assist; it can be overly intrusive on some early software versions

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