Audi A3 recalls
20 safety recalls for the Audi A3 (model years 2005–2013, 2015–2020, 2022–2023), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Audi A3 recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 | 24V251 | 2023–2024 Audi Q3 & 2023–2024 Audi Q5 + 12 more | Airbag | 91 |
| 2024-02-15 | 24V110 | 2015–2020 Audi A3 & 2015–2020 Volkswagen Golf + 3 more | Fuel system | 261,257 |
| 2022-12-08 | 22V901 | 2023 Audi A3 & 2023 Audi RS 3 + 1 more | Equipment | 297 |
| 2022-11-03 | 22V823 | 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI & 2022–2023 Volkswagen ID.4 + 5 more | Backup camera | 2,607 |
| 2022-10-31 | 22V815 | 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2019–2020 Audi A3 + 9 more | Tires | 296,044 |
| 2022-10-27 | 22V806 | 2021–2022 Audi A6 Allroad & 2021–2022 Audi A8 + 23 more | Backup camera | 6,076 |
| 2022-08-30 | 22V652 | 2022 Audi A3 & 2022 Audi RS 3 + 1 more | Airbag | 4,117 |
| 2022-07-28 | 22V543 | 2016 Audi A3 & 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron + 8 more | Airbag | 1,216 |
| 2022-07-21 | 22V515 | 2022 Audi A3 & 2022 Audi S3 | Seat belt | 2,584 |
| 2022-04-07 | 22V224 | 2022 Audi A3 & 2022 Audi S3 | Child seat | 466 |
| 2021-10-21 | 21V825 | 2022 Audi A3 & 2022 Audi A4 + 14 more | Backup camera | 2,857 |
| 2021-03-23 | 21V198 | 2015–2020 Audi A3 & 2015–2020 Audi S3 + 2 more | Airbag | 153,152 |
| 2019-12-05 | 19V862 | 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf & 2012–2015 Volkswagen Passat + 1 more | Airbag | 226 |
| 2018-02-02 | 18V082 | 2006–2013 Audi A3 & 2009–2012 Audi Q5 + 5 more | Airbag | 162,782 |
| 2016-12-20 | 16V913 | 2009–2010 Volkswagen Jetta & 2009 Audi A3 + 5 more | Brakes | 135,683 |
| 2016-02-10 | 16V079 | 2005–2013 Audi A3 & 2006–2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet + 1 more | Airbag | 151,767 |
| 2011-10-03 | 11V490 | 2009–2012 Volkswagen Jetta & 2010–2012 Audi A3 + 1 more | Fuel system | 168,275 |
| 2009-10-02 | 09V377 | 2006–2010 Audi A3 & 2008–2010 Audi TT | Fuel system | 10,200 |
| 2009-08-20 | 09V333 | 2009–2010 Audi A3 & 2009–2010 Volkswagen GTI + 3 more | Powertrain & transmission | 16,000 |
| 2006-08-04 | 06V293 | 2006 Audi A3 | Airbag | 48 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Audi A3 have?
The Audi A3 has 20 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2005–2013, 2015–2020, 2022–2023. The 2022 model year has the most (6).
Are Audi A3 recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)