2013 Audi A3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (10), Engine (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 50% |
| Engine | 3 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 5% |
| Diesel | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Audi A3 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-03-16
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the glow plugs failed to function and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to several dealers, where i...
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2022-05-13
Car stalled in fast moving traffic, and then lurched forward. In the stall the car behind me almost ran into me. In the lurch, I almost rear ended someone. Fortunate that both times there was no collision. Took the vehicle to Audi and the car has been diagnosed with failed mechatronic - a $4,000 repair. It was shared ...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2020-01-27
INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING. I ALREADY REPLACED ONE OF THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS (NOT A BULB ISSUE) AND AM NOW EXPERIENCING REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT ISSUES WHERE THE TAIL LIGHT AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL CEASE WORKING DURING THE DRIVING PROCESS AND THEN START WORKING AT RANDOM. THIS APPEARS TO ...
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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.