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2018 Audi A3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 2018 Audi A3 with NHTSA, and it has 7 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
59
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
7
on record
Fuel economy
36 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,667
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 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 | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 36 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 › 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.
Seats › Mid/Rear AssemblyFeb 13, 2019 · campaign 19V095000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsDec 5, 2018 · campaign 18V863000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
Seats › Mid/Rear AssemblyNov 14, 2018 · campaign 18V803000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Engine And Engine Cooling › EngineAug 16, 2017 · campaign 17V508000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
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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 2018 Audi A3 have?
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (25), wheels & tires (5), electrical system (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A3 have?
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi A3 get?
Up to 36 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.