Audi A3 recalls

20 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Audi A3, across model years 2005–2023. The latest was received on April 3, 2024.

Audi A3 recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Audi A3 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All Audi A3 recall campaigns

Audi A3 recalls by component

  • Air bags 8
  • Rear-view camera 3
  • Fuel system 3
  • Tires 1
  • Stability and traction control 1
  • Seat belts 1
  • Power train 1
  • Equipment 1
  • Child seat anchors 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other Audi models

Common questions

Does the Audi A3 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 20 safety recall campaigns for the Audi A3, covering model years 2005–2023. Most involve air bags, rear-view camera and fuel system.

Which Audi A3 model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2022 Audi A3 has the most campaigns, with 6. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Audi A3 is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.