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2016 Audi A3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 165 complaints about the 2016 Audi A3 with NHTSA, and it has 6 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
165
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
6
on record
Fuel economy
39 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,231
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, GasolineFeb 14, 2024 · campaign 24V110000
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 eva
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator ModuleJul 27, 2022 · campaign 22V543000
Volkswagen 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 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMar 22, 2021 · campaign 21V198000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant ClassificationJun 19, 2019 · campaign 19V474000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Fuel System, GasolineSep 7, 2016 · campaign 16V647000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Exterior LightingSep 6, 2016 · campaign 16V642000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these
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Other years of the Audi A3
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Audi A3 have?
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (54), electrical system (20), engine & cooling (20). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A3 have?
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi A3 get?
Up to 39 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.