The Lemon IndexAudi A3.
The best Audi A3 years are 2016, 2015, 2017, and no year drew much more than the average car's complaints. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 107, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2015 to 2017.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2016.
Years to avoid
None.
No Audi A3 year drew much more than the average car's complaints.
Quick answers.
Is the Audi A3 a good car?
It is about average, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 107; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2016 and the worst is 2017.
What are the best Audi A3 years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2016, 2015, 2017.
What Audi A3 years should you stay away from?
No Audi A3 year drew much more than an average car's complaints.
How many recalls does the Audi A3 have?
18 safety recalls across the 3 model years we track. Most: 2015 (7), 2016 (6), 2017 (5). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Audi A3 problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name airbags, engine and fuel or ev drive system most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com)
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