2023
Audi A3
EPA MPG:
30 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
30 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 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 2023 Audi A3 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2023 Audi A3 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2023 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
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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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
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Climate System
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Electrical Accessories
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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
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Powertrain
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2015*
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Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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2017
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2024
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
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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*
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2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
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2014
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2020
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2022*
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2023
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
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Climate System
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2022*
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Build Quality
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2024
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Electrical Accessories
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2022*
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2024
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Body Hardware
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2022*
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2024
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Paint/Trim
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2006*
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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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Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
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2006*
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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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2024
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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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
AIR BAGS
Apr 03, 2024
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
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 vehicles. 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 should you do:
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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:
24V251000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
91
EQUIPMENT
Dec 07, 2022
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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, "Certification."
What should you do:
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
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:
22V901000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
297
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