Research · 15 model years
Audi A3Every model year, 2006–2024
Across the 15 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns and 853 owner complaints for the Audi A3. The 2015 model year has the most complaints (180).
Audi A3 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 31 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 44 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 63 | 0 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 114 | 3 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 180 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 20 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 43 | 1 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 42 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 50 | 1 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 48 | 5 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 43 | 2 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 52 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 123 | 3 | Not rated | 24 |
- 20240 recalls · 2 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20203 recalls · 17 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20193 recalls · 12 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20183 recalls · 44 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20173 recalls · 63 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20164 recalls · 114 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20152 recalls · 180 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20133 recalls · 20 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20124 recalls · 43 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20114 recalls · 42 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20105 recalls · 50 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20095 recalls · 48 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20083 recalls · 43 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20073 recalls · 52 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20064 recalls · 123 complaints · 24 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 123 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2015 | 180 |
| 2016 | 114 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026