Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Audi A3 has 2 recalls, 174 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
174
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V198000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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 2015-201...
24V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Safty issue with standard equipment, backup camera stopped working. Safty feature now unavailable. ... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | the jet fuel pump is on the recall list for front wheel drive audi a 3 cars - they are only includin... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Smelt like something was burning and the smell was coming out of vents. Looked online and found that... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Airbag pressure sensing fault in passenger seat. Fix is $1,800 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Subject: Complaint regarding refusal to perform recall repairs outside the U.S. – VIN [XXX] Dear N... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2015 Audi A3 1.8T is experiencing the exact same failure symptoms and operational hazards as thos... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several u... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that on several occasions, while adding fuel to ... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Blown turbo with propeller broken off lodged into the pre-catalytic converter, which caused damage t... |
| Oct 20, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Shortly after starting the car, and while exiting a parking lot, the car stalled and lost engine pow... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dear NHTSA, I am filing a complaint about the handling of a recall repair on my 2015 Audi A3 (VIN: ... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ther... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V1100... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V1100... |
| May 3, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V1100... |
| Apr 18, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to park t... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The thermostat failed and had it replaced and now the water pump has failed. |
| Jan 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Gear Shift Micro Switch This is a documented issue recalled for VW and Audi vehicles between 2015-2... |
| Dec 19, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This is in regards to your investigation into a recall for Audi 2015 A3 fuel system issues. My car w... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling, there was gasoline leaking from... |