Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Audi A3 recalls, 2006–2023
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 16 Audi A3 model years, 2006–2023; the 2018 has the most recall campaigns (7). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Audi A3 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 A3 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 A3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 A3 | 3 | 17 |
| 2019 A3 | 4 | 15 |
| 2018 A3 | 7 | 45 |
| 2017 A3 | 5 | 71 |
| 2016 A3 | 6 | 121 |
| 2015 A3 | 7 | 180 |
| 2013 A3 | 3 | 20 |
| 2012 A3 | 4 | 43 |
| 2011 A3 | 4 | 43 |
| 2010 A3 | 5 | 50 |
| 2009 A3 | 5 | 48 |
| 2008 A3 | 3 | 43 |
| 2007 A3 | 3 | 52 |
| 2006 A3 | 4 | 123 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.