2015 Audi A3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (83), Electrical System (25), Fuel/Propulsion System (21).
Key takeaways
- 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 83 | 46% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 12% |
| Engine | 18 | 10% |
| Fuel System | 16 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 16 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 7% |
| Power Train | 10 | 6% |
| Seats | 10 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% |
| Structure | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Audi A3 C FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Audi A3 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the vehicle was not driven until a year later after the recall repair due to medical issues. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicl...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-19
My 2015 Audi A3 was subject to a fuel suction jet pump safety recall. Before the recall repair was available, the vehicle developed a fuel leak and fuel-spilling problem. Audi inspected the vehicle in XXX and documented that its Tech Line advised replacing the fuel tank and all attaching components, with a quoted cost ...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-17
I have an appointment at Audi of Richmond on Wednesday 08/19/26 and was told to have the car there on Tuesday the day before the appointment to fix the recalls. I called Audi USA roadside assistance and also the actual dealership about a complimentary tow based of the fact the reason it stop driving was because of one ...
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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.