https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi A3. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:03 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2175280 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Safty issue with standard equipment, backup camera stopped working. Safty feature now unavailable. Told by dealer that it's a common issue. Will fail Massachusetts inspection because the camera is standard safety equipment. Told I need a new 5f module and they are back ordered at audi which tells me it's a major problem since they can't supply them now, should be a recall on this unit.... https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2171597 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction with a clean title even though it has frame damage that is more than 100% of the cost of this vehicle. It is sold with a clean title and I am worried that a used car dealership will try to sell it with no accident history and clean title to an unsuspecting person. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2171598 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction with a clean title even though it has frame damage that is more than 100% of the cost of this vehicle. It is sold with a clean title and I am worried that a used car dealership will try to sell it with no accident history and clean title to an unsuspecting person. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2171599 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction with a clean title even though it has frame damage that is more than 100% of the cost of this vehicle. It is sold with a clean title and I am worried that a used car dealership will try to sell it with no accident history and clean title to an unsuspecting person. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2170355 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I get an error message that says: Selector Lever Malfunction. Currently the car is still drivable it is an issue with the transmission/gear shifter for transmission. This could cause serious injury if the transmission decided to stop working/communicating with the sensor while driving. Currently it states that it is safe to drive, however I could be on my way home and have it switch without war https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2170026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The honk stopped functioning on January 21 2026. I noticed this when a car was moving into my lane on a major highway and I need to honk to alert them. Not being able to alert another drive that they are about to hit me puts me, the other driver, and potentially others at risk. I had to break hard, which is also a safety hazard. The honk has not functioned since, so it was not an isolated issue. N https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2167037 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that on several occasions, while adding fuel to the vehicle, there was a clicking sound before the fuel started spilling onto the ground from the filler neck. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the dealer stated that the failure might be associated with a breather issue within the fuel tank and that the breather part might need t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2155673 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, the message "Transmission Failure" displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The transmission then inadvertently switched from automatic to manual transmission mode and became stuck in second gear. Additionally, the vehicle jerked and decelerated to 35 MPH while driving. The contact a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2155065 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT In August 2025, my 2017 Audi A3 (VIN [XXX] ) experienced repeated stalling, strong gasoline odors inside the cabin, and a check engine light immediately after Audi completed recall-related service. The safety issue was later confirmed by the dealership to be caused by a failed suction jet pump (NHTSA Recall 24V110), which allowed fuel to enter the EVAP system and leak into the rear seat area and c https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2155066 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT In August 2025, my 2017 Audi A3 (VIN [XXX] ) experienced repeated stalling, strong gasoline odors inside the cabin, and a check engine light immediately after Audi completed recall-related service. The safety issue was later confirmed by the dealership to be caused by a failed suction jet pump (NHTSA Recall 24V110), which allowed fuel to enter the EVAP system and leak into the rear seat area and c https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2155067 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT In August 2025, my 2017 Audi A3 (VIN [XXX] ) experienced repeated stalling, strong gasoline odors inside the cabin, and a check engine light immediately after Audi completed recall-related service. The safety issue was later confirmed by the dealership to be caused by a failed suction jet pump (NHTSA Recall 24V110), which allowed fuel to enter the EVAP system and leak into the rear seat area and c https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2153960 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Smelt like something was burning and the smell was coming out of vents. Looked online and found that people have been having issues with the auxiliary heater for the HVAC to help the car warm up faster. I check mine and found that the connector was staring to melt. Seems like it could be a potential fire hazard if not caught soon enough. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2153471 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit. There wasn't any traffic nearby behind me. Should there have been, we likely would have been struck from the rear.The way th https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2152092 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Installed two brand new batteries. The new batteries won't stay charged. The car cut off suddenly while I was driving. Many codes started flashing rapidly. The brake makes a clicking when trying to restart the car. The car wouldn't start. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2145921 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please see attachment: “Hello, my name is [XXX] . I'm I'm calling about a vehicle. Recall on an Audi 2023. And I'm having trouble with the manufacturer regarding this Notice that they sent us [XXX] . thank you very much bye-bye…” INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2142509 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Airbag pressure sensing fault in passenger seat. Fix is $1,800 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2142510 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Airbag pressure sensing fault in passenger seat. Fix is $1,800 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2136497 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Car intermittently doesn’t go into park and rolls https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2135654 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT FUEL LEAKED ALL MY GARAGE ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE IN MY HOME WHILE I WAS SLEEPING. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL TANK REPLACED 3 TIMES. AND I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT REPLACED BECAUSE AUDI WOULD NOT REPLACE THE RECALL OF IT SO I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU SO YOU CAN REACH OUT TO AUDI ABOUT NOT STANDING BY THE RECALL PROCEDURE! https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2133989 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2016 Audi A3 Sportsback E-tron vehicle was parked at my house. When I went to start it the engine did nothing, no power. The message “Driver System Fault” and a red triangle with a red ! in the middle was displayed on the instrument panel. I was unable to start or operate the vehicle. I called AAA and they towed the vehicle to a Recharge Hybrid pump location near my house. I tired to charge th https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2133808 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Subject: Complaint regarding refusal to perform recall repairs outside the U.S. – VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am the owner of an Audi A3, model year 2015, VIN [XXX] . According to the NHTSA database, my vehicle is subject to two open recall campaigns: – 69BY / 21V198 – Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) – 20YF / 24V110 – EVAP Suction Pump I currently reside https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2133809 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Subject: Complaint regarding refusal to perform recall repairs outside the U.S. – VIN [XXX] Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am the owner of an Audi A3, model year 2015, VIN [XXX] . According to the NHTSA database, my vehicle is subject to two open recall campaigns: – 69BY / 21V198 – Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) – 20YF / 24V110 – EVAP Suction Pump I currently reside https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2132432 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 225/45-R18 DOT(17/22) On September 6, 2025, I purchased a 2018 Audi A3 (VIN [VIN], 56,634 miles) delivered by Carvana. Within days, I had the vehicle inspected at multiple independent repair shops. Each shop documented that all four tires showed dry rot and cracking and advised immediate replacement due to risk of tire failure. On September 10, 2025, I contacted Carvana and followed their warrant https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2129664 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power. During the failure, the message “Driver System Fault” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to restart or operate the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2128751 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1) Electronic emergency brake goes on repeatedly when attempting to put vehicle in gear. 2) Speed control has coasted to a very low speed while on the highway several times, on its own with no vehicles in front of me. 3) Numerous other “glitchy” electrical issues exist. Dealer says they are collaborating with engineers in Germany. There is currently no fix. It is as if the vehicle is alw https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2128752 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1) Electronic emergency brake goes on repeatedly when attempting to put vehicle in gear. 2) Speed control has coasted to a very low speed while on the highway several times, on its own with no vehicles in front of me. 3) Numerous other “glitchy” electrical issues exist. Dealer says they are collaborating with engineers in Germany. There is currently no fix. It is as if the vehicle is alw https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2128753 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1) Electronic emergency brake goes on repeatedly when attempting to put vehicle in gear. 2) Speed control has coasted to a very low speed while on the highway several times, on its own with no vehicles in front of me. 3) Numerous other “glitchy” electrical issues exist. Dealer says they are collaborating with engineers in Germany. There is currently no fix. It is as if the vehicle is alw https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2125434 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Passenger airbag not activated when passenger is seated https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2120876 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Passenger Occupancy Detection System is malfunctioning. Pre-sense system fault https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a3#complaint-2120260 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2015 Audi A3 1.8T is experiencing the exact same failure symptoms and operational hazards as those described in Audi’s own Warranty Extension U49, which covers certain 2017 and 2018 Audi A3 and A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI models. According to Audi’s bulletin, vehicles with faulty mechatronic units are eligible for replacement under an extended warranty due to safety concerns — sudden loss of drive,