Audi A3 recalls
16 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Audi A3. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Air bags (7), Equipment (2), Back over prevention (2), Fuel system, gasoline (1), Tires (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2023–2024 Audi Q8, RS Q8, Q5 and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
April 3, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-251Volkswagen 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…
- 2015–2020 Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Golf Sportwagen and more and 2015–2020 Audi A3 recall: Fuel system, gasoline
February 14, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-110Volkswagen 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…
- 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, A3 recall: Equipment: other, labels
December 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-901Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles.
- 2022 Audi RS 3, Q4 E-Tron, S3 and more and 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI, ID.4, Golf R recall: Back over prevention: display function
November 2, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-823Volkswagen 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.
- 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Golf Sportwagen, Atlas and more and 2019–2020 Audi Q3, A3 recall: Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
October 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-815Volkswagen 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…
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-806Volkswagen 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…
- 2022 Audi A3, S3, RS 3 recall: Air bags: frontal
August 29, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-652Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles.
- 2016 Audi S3, A3 Sportback E-Tron, A3 and more and 2016 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, E-Golf and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
July 27, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-543Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf…
- 2022 Audi A3, S3 recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
July 20, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-515Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans.
- 2022 Audi A3, S3 recall: Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
April 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-224Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-825Volkswagen 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…
- 2015–2020 Audi S3, A3, A3 Sportback E-Tron and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
March 22, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-198Volkswagen 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.
- 2011–2015 Volkswagen Golf, Passat and 2011–2013 Audi A3 recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
December 4, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-862Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag…
- 2006–2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A3 and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
January 30, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-082Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.
- 2009–2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, Jetta, GTI and more and 2009 Audi A3 recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
December 20, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-913Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6…
- 2005–2013 Audi A3, A4 Cabriolet and 2006 Volkswagen Passat recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-079Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Audi A3 had?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Audi A3, across 17 model years (2005–2023).
Which Audi A3 model year has the most recalls?
The 2022 Audi A3 appears in the most campaigns (6). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Audi A3 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.