The Lemon Index2025 Audi A3. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 33% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 33% |
| Brakes | 33% |
| Speed control | 17% |
| Backup camera | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Audi A3 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 24 / 34 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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