Model year
2023 Audi A3
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2023 Audi A3 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), COMMUNICATION (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 30–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$2,250, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 123 complaints
- 2007 52 complaints
- 2008 43 complaints
- 2009 47 complaints
- 2010 50 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 43 complaints
- 2013 20 complaints
- 2015 93 complaints
- 2016 83 complaints
- 2017 44 complaints
- 2018 33 complaints
- 2019 10 complaints
- 2020 16 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 7 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V251000 · Apr 3, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7…
22V901000 · Dec 7, 2022
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567,…
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 28 | 38 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| A3 quattro · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Audi A3 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.