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Audi A3 recalls and problems

20 recalls and 736 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
20
Complaints
736
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
5

Choose a model year

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Audi A3 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 A3030000
2025 A3052000
2023 A3270000
2022 A3690000
2020 A33161000
2019 A33100000
2018 A32331020
2017 A32441020
2016 A33843210
2015 A32930000
2013 A33200000
2012 A34431200
2011 A34430100
2010 A35501010
2009 A35475030
2008 A33432000
2007 A33520000
2006 A341233040
2005 A3100000
2004 A3060000

Most reported Audi A3 problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags340
Power Train126
Electrical System89
Fuel/Propulsion System77
Engine59
Unknown or Other39
Exterior Lighting28
Fuel System, Gasoline23
Seat Belts19
Seats18

All Audi A3 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-251Apr 3, 20242023Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-110Feb 14, 20242015–2020Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-901Dec 7, 20222023EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-823Nov 2, 20222022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-815Oct 31, 20222019–2020TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-652Aug 29, 20222022Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-543Jul 27, 20222016Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-515Jul 20, 20222022Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-224Apr 6, 20222022Child SeatVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-198Mar 22, 20212015–2020Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-862Dec 4, 20192011–2013Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-082Jan 30, 20182006–2013Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-913Dec 20, 20162009Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-079Feb 10, 20162005–2013Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
11V-490Oct 3, 20112010–2012Fuel System, DieselVolkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through…
09V-377Sep 30, 20092006–2010Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 audi a3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between september 29, 2005 and august 26, 2009.
09V-333Aug 20, 20092009–2010Power TrainVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009.
06V-293Aug 7, 20062006Air BagsOn certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi A3?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Audi A3 has the most reports (123). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Audi A3 model years 2005–2013, 2015–2020, 2022–2023.

What are the most common Audi A3 problems?

Owners report air bags, power train, electrical system problems most often.