2006 Audi A3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Audi A3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (56), Power Train (37), Exterior Lighting (10).
Key takeaways
- 123 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 | 46% |
| Power Train | 37 | 30% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 4% |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% |
| Engine | 3 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Audi A3 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2024-08-29
The contact owns a 2006 Audi A3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the passenger’s side of the dashboard where the air bag was located. The contact had taken...
Air Bags - filed 2024-02-12
I totaled my car about two weeks ago, and none of my passenger side airbags deployed. (Front passenger, front side, or Rear passenger side)
Air Bags - filed 2024-02-12
I totaled my car about two weeks ago. And none of my passenger side airbags deployed ( front , front side, nor rear passenger side)
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More for the 2006 Audi A3
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.