Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Audi A3 has 3 recalls, 110 complaints.
3
Recalls
110
Complaints
N/A
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...
22V543000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabrio...
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
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Audi A3 C AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAKED ALL MY GARAGE ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE IN MY HOME WHILE I WAS SLEEPING. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2016 Audi A3 Sportsback E-tron vehicle was parked at my house. When I went to start it the engine... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engin... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger airbag not activated when passenger is seated |
| Jul 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Occupancy Detection System is malfunctioning. Pre-sense system fault |
| Apr 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rearview camera is failed. Yes I can have an inspection done. Yes, dealer confirmed that camera... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Mechatronics unit failed, stalled on freeway nearly caused an accident behind me. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The **mechatronic unit** (integrated into the S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission) is the primary comp... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the Electronic Power Contr... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | TIRES | 225/45r17 Dry rot on all four tires less than three years old - and actually used for fewer than 18... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a s... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel started l... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehic... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The rear wiper hose is consistently getting completely clogged so that no fluid comes out when the s... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ai... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? P... |
| Mar 30, 2024 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Passenger air bag not working light of airbag system stays on |
| Feb 24, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at unknown speed the message, "Oil... |
| Nov 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is a current recall for 2015-2020 Audi A3 sedan models regarding the vehicles EVAP SYSTEM, and... |