KnownCarProblemsAudi A3 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 734 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi A3 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2015, 2016. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Audi A3 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 33 | Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 A3 | 44 | Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 A3 | 83 | Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 A3 | 93 | Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 A3 | 43 | Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 A3 | 43 | Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 A3 | 50 | Fuel system | 5 | 1 |
| 2009 A3 | 47 | Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 A3 | 43 | Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 A3 | 52 | Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 A3 | 123 | Air bags | 4 | 3 |
37 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Audi A3
- What years of the Audi A3 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (123), 2015 (93), 2016 (83).
- What is the most common problem with the Audi A3?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (313), transmission (116), fuel system (105).
- Which Audi A3 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (1), 2003 (2), 2004 (6). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.