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.
2022
Audi A3
EPA MPG:
31 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
31 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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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 2022 Audi A3 has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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The 2022 Audi A3 has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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2022 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
NA
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Engine Cooling
NA
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NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
Engine Electrical
NA
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NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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NA
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Drive System
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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Exhaust
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NA
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
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NA
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NA
NA
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Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
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NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011
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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
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
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
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
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
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Drive System
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2001
2002
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2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
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2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
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
NA
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
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Brakes
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2001
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2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Climate System
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
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Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Body Hardware
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
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2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
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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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
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 02, 2022
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
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:
22V823000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2607
BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT
Oct 26, 2022
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
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:
22V806000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
6076
AIR BAGS
Aug 29, 2022
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. The remedy is expected to become available in December 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
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:
22V652000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
4117
SEAT BELTS
Jul 20, 2022
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 16, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
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:
22V515000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2584
CHILD SEAT
Apr 06, 2022
An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What should you do:
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
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:
22V224000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
466
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 20, 2021
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What should you do:
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
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:
21V825000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2857
SEAT BELTS
Aug 05, 2021
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
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:
21V606000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
45496
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