2019 Audi A3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (7), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Seats (2).
Key takeaways
- 12 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 | 7 | 58% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 17% |
| Seats | 2 | 17% |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi A3 C FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Audi A3 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Audi A3 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2025-12-09
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, the message "Transmission Failure" displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The transmission then inadvertently switched from automatic to manual transmission mode and became stuck in second gear. Additio...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-01-06
The headlight assembly failed and manufacturer accepts no responsibility and quoted astronomical repair cost. This should not have been an issue with such new components. I've seen many vehicles like mine with the same problem.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-03-04
My vehicle stalls while driving twice in a row several times a week. Check engine code P0148 indicating a fuel system error. Took my vehicle to the Audi Dealership but because my husband had cleared the code, nothing could be done. My vehicle stalling multiple times in a row, several times a week not only poses a safet...
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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.