The Lemon IndexAudi A3 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006–2025 Audi A3, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 31
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2024 · model year 2023
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
91 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V251000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2015–2020
Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
261,257 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V110000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2022 · model year 2023
The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information.
297 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V901000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2022 · model year 2022
The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated.
2,607 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V823000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2019–2020
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
296,044 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V815000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2022
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
6,076 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V806000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2022 · model year 2022
The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
4,117 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V652000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2016
During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
1,216 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V543000
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- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2022
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
2,584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V515000
- Child seat · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2022
The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual.
466 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V224000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2021 · model year 2022
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.
2,857 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V825000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2022
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
45,496 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V606000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2015–2020
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
153,152 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V198000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2011–2013
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
226 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V862000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2015–2019
An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
138,896 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V474000
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2018
The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
3,326 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V095000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2018
The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
169 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V803000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2006–2013
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
162,782 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V082000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2017 · model year 2017
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
8,383 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V508000
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2017 · model year 2015
The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date.
2,091 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V280000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the sea…
11,618 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V196000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2009
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
135,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V913000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2015–2016
Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
110,042 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V647000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights.
79,895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V642000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2006–2013
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
151,767 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V079000
- Seats · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
904 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V824000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2015
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
6,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V229000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Oct 2011 · model years 2010–2012 2.0L diesel only
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SE…
168,275 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V490000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2009 · model years 2006–2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2009 · model years 2009–2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009.
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2006 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.
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Is one open on your A3?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Audi A3 have?
31 recall campaigns across model years 2006–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 70.
Which Audi A3 year has the most recalls?
The 2022, with 7 campaigns. 2015: 7, 2016: 6, 2018: 5.
What are most Audi A3 recalls about?
Airbags: 10 of the 31 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (4) and equipment (3).
What is the newest Audi A3 recall?
Airbags, filed Apr 2024 (NHTSA 24V251000): An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
What is the biggest Audi A3 recall?
NHTSA 22V815000 (tires, Oct 2022) covers 296,044 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
How do I check if my Audi A3 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Audi dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Audi A3: problems and best years · All Audi recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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