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2023 Audi A3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2023 Audi A3 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
11
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
32 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
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 | 32 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerApr 3, 2024 · campaign 24V251000
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
Equipment › Other › LabelsDec 7, 2022 · campaign 22V901000
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."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2023 Audi A3 have?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (4), engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A3 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi A3 get?
Up to 32 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.