There have been 18 safety recalls for the Audi A3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi A3.
an inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron, 2022 Audi RS3, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Volkswagen GTI, 2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2022 Volkswagen Id.4, 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf r a8, audi s3, rs3 sedan, q4 e-tron suv, a3 sedan, and 2022-2023 volkswagen golf gti, and id4 vehicles. the rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, and increasing the risk of an injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi RS3, 2022 Audi S3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 audi s3, a3, and rs3 vehicles. the front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi E-tron, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi Q7, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8 |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8 and s8, 2022 audi a5 sportback, a4 sedan, e-tron gt, q3, q5, rs6 avant, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rsq8, sq7, sq8, and s3 sedan vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, 2017 Audi A3, 2018 Audi A3, 2019 Audi A3, 2020 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3 Etron, 2017 Audi A3 Etron, 2018 Audi A3 Etron, 2017 Audi RS3, 2018 Audi RS3, 2019 Audi RS3, 2020 Audi RS3, 2015 Audi S3, 2016 Audi S3, 2017 Audi S3, 2018 Audi S3, 2019 Audi S3, 2020 Audi S3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, 2017 Audi A3, 2018 Audi A3, 2019 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3 Etron, 2017 Audi A3 Etron, 2018 Audi A3 Etron, 2017 Audi RS3, 2018 Audi RS3, 2019 Audi RS3, 2015 Audi S3, 2016 Audi S3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 audi s3 sedan, 2015-2019 a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet, 2016-2018 a3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 rs3 vehicles. an improper electrical contact may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) to falsely detect a malfunction and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A3, 2018 Audi A3 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi a3 cabriolet and a3 sedan vehicles. The engine control unit (ecu) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi a3 1. 8t fwd s tronic and 2. 0t quattro s tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A3, 2017 Audi S3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi a3 and s3 sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Audi A3, 2009 Volkswagen EOS, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2009 Volkswagen GTI, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen jetta a5 sedan, 2009 Volkswagen jetta sportwagen, eos, gti, rabbit and Audi a3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen golf a6 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
As fuel accumulates in the evap system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen golf, golf sportwagen, gti, Audi a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2022 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2,585 |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | Air Bags:frontal | 4,117 |
| Oct. 20, 2021 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2,857 |
| Mar. 22, 2021 | Air Bags:on-off Switch Assembly | 153,152 |
| Jun. 19, 2019 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 138,896 |
| Aug. 16, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 8,383 |
| Apr. 26, 2017 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,091 |
| Mar. 22, 2017 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 11,618 |
| Dec. 20, 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 135,683 |
| Sep. 7, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 110,042 |
| Sep. 6, 2016 | Electrical System: Software | 79,895 |
| Feb. 10, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 151,767 |
| Dec. 8, 2015 | Air Bags:side/window | 904 |
| Apr. 17, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 6,205 |
| Oct. 3, 2011 | Diesel Fuel System | 168,275 |
| Sep. 30, 2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 10,200 |
| Aug. 20, 2009 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 16,000 |
| Aug. 7, 2006 | Air Bags:side/window | 48 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 Audi A3 | 3 |
| 2020 Audi A3 | 1 |
| 2019 Audi A3 | 2 |
| 2018 Audi A3 | 3 |
| 2017 Audi A3 | 4 |
| 2016 Audi A3 | 4 |
| 2015 Audi A3 | 6 |
| 2013 Audi A3 | 1 |
| 2012 Audi A3 | 2 |
| 2011 Audi A3 | 2 |
| 2010 Audi A3 | 4 |
| 2009 Audi A3 | 4 |
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2 |
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2 |
| 2006 Audi A3 | 3 |
| 2005 Audi A3 | 1 |