GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
2020
Audi A3
EPA MPG:
30 mpg
EPA MPG:
30 mpg
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 A3 to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on data from similar models of the Audi brand.
The 2020 Audi A3 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2020 Audi A3 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2020 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Audi vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
NA
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
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Exhaust
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Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
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2004
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2015*
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2022*
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2023
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2024
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Powertrain
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2001
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2006*
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2015*
NA
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2017
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
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2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2005
2006*
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NA
2011
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2015*
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2017
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2018
NA
2019
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2020
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2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
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2006*
NA
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
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2006*
NA
2007
NA
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2009
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2013
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2014
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NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
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2006*
NA
2007
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2009
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2014
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
NA
2023
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2024
NA
Drive System
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2001
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2006*
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
NA
2023
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2024
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Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
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NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
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2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
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2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2001
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2005
2006*
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
NA
2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Brakes
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2006*
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2009
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Climate System
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2001
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2005
2006*
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Build Quality
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
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2007
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
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2005
2006*
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2007
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Body Hardware
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2001
2002
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2005
2006*
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2007
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
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2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2016
2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
NA
2023
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2024
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015*
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
2022*
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2023
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2024
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 14, 2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. 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.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V110000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
261257
TIRES
Oct 31, 2022
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
What should you do:
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi¿¿s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V815000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
296044
AIR BAGS
Mar 22, 2021
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V198000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
153152
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