Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Audi A3 has 4 recalls, 43 complaints.
4
Recalls
43
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...
11V490000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 201...
19V862000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, though...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Audi A3 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The tail light bulbs melts plastic and can cause fire. My light indicator came on. When I checked ... |
| Aug 4, 2021 | AIR BAGS | air bag came on in dash. even though the air bag was recalled and fixed by dealer |
| Feb 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V... |
| Nov 12, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED RECALL INFORMATION FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE. - I CALLED AUD... |
| Nov 2, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CARBON BUILDUP ON FUEL INJECTORS AFTER 60K, DEALERSHIP IS DENYING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. IT'S C... |
| Mar 19, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR N... |
| Feb 13, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. UPON ATTEMPTING TO REGISTER THE VEHICLE WITH TH... |
| Dec 15, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1.CAR SLIPS ON WET SNOW WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WITH BRAKE ASSIST ON 2. 30 AMP FUSE FOR RIGHT SIDE CON... |
| Nov 4, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Aug 9, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. LAST YEAR I SPECIFICALLY MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AUDI TAMPA (105 E FOWLER AVE, TAMP... |
| Jul 24, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Jan 12, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND MOVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE DASH DISPLAY SHOWED MULTIPLE WARNINGS REGARD... |
| Dec 15, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. WAITING OVER 10 MONTHS FOR RECALL REPLACEMENT. TAKING TOO LONG. |
| Aug 8, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED AUDI DEALER IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL AND HAVING... |
| Aug 2, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | I HAVE HAD A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT REPLACED AT AUDI SINCE 2016, I HAV... |
| Apr 27, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. I GOT A LETTER FROM AUDI ON 4/27/2106. THE LETTER IS ATTACHED. PLEASE IGNORE MY NO... |
| Apr 22, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V... |
| Apr 15, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Apr 12, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. AM VERY ANNOYED AND ANGRY AT HOW LONG THIS IS TAKING. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE ON THE ROA... |