Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Audi A3 has 4 recalls, 123 complaints.
4
Recalls
123
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
18V082000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 20...
16V079000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2...
09V377000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 A...
06V293000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Audi A3 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2006 Audi A3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passenger’s... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I totaled my car about two weeks ago, and none of my passenger side airbags deployed. (Front passeng... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I totaled my car about two weeks ago. And none of my passenger side airbags deployed ( front , front... |
| Jan 13, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | OWNER OF AUDI A3 2006 2.0TFSI. RECENTLY GOT THE PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT. ENGINE CHECK L... |
| Jan 22, 2020 | AIR BAGS | REPLACED AIRBAGS BY AUDI IN LATHAM, NEW YORK AND CHARGED OVER $176 FOR DIAGNOSTIC FOR BAD AIRBAGS AN... |
| Jan 21, 2020 | AIR BAGS | REPLACED AIRBAGS BY AUDI ARE OFF AND DEFECTIVE. DEALER REQUIRES HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO INSPECT BAD ... |
| Oct 17, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL: WE KEEP RECEIVING URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FOR OUR AIRBAGS BUT THERE ARE NO DEALE... |
| Oct 16, 2018 | AIR BAGS | MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE GLACIAL PACE WHICH AUDI HAS TAKEN TO REMEDY THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH... |
| Oct 15, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE AUDI DEALER FOR OVER 4 MONTHS ABOUT THIS AIR BAG. THEY KEEP TE... |
| May 29, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I LIVE ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI AND AUDI USA HAS STILL NOT PROVIDED SERVICE TECHNICIANS ... |
| May 16, 2018 | AIR BAGS | RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL FROM AUDI AMERICA IN APRIL 2016. BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2018 HAVE RECEIVED ... |
| Apr 11, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE TRANSMISSION STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING ( AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL). WHILE DRIVING UP A BRIDGE... |
| Apr 10, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Apr 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. LOCAL DEALER CANCELLED MY RECALL APPOINTMENT THE DAY BEFORE SAYING THEY DID NOT HAVE... |
| Feb 13, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL UNABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PART. HAVE BEEN ON WAITING LIST FOR 8 MONTHS, AND UNABLE... |
| Jan 4, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. AUDI REFUSES TO REPAIR THE TAKATA RECALL ISSUE FOR U.S. MILITARY STATIONED OVERSEAS. ... |
| Nov 24, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN CHANGING FROM HIGHWAY DRIVING TO STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CAR TRIES TO SHIFT UP AND DOWN FREQUENTLY... |
| Nov 9, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REMEDY. |
| Oct 18, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |