Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Audi A3 has 3 recalls, 20 complaints.
3
Recalls
20
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...
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: 2013 Audi A3 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car stalled in fast moving traffic, and then lurched forward. In the stall the car behind me almost ... |
| Jan 18, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING. I ALREADY REPLACED ONE OF THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LIGH... |
| Sep 30, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO FIRST GE... |
| Dec 7, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL - DEALER INFORMED ME THE RECALL PART HAS BEEN UNAVAILABLE FOR 1 YEAR AND WILL CONTINUE... |
| May 1, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Feb 12, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR N... |
| Dec 31, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA INFLATOR REPLACEMENT ISSUE ON 12/31/2017 I WAS DRIVING IN LOS ANGELES UNDER NORMAL CONDITI... |
| Oct 5, 2016 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL- 16V079 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2016 MY VEHICLE IS ALMOST 4 YEARS OLD AND NO DUE DI... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | WE HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM AUDI OR TAKATA WHEN THIS RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED. BECAUSE THIS CAR IS D... |
| Aug 17, 2016 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF FRACTURED WITHOUT ... |
| Apr 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NH... |
| Mar 23, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:... |
| Feb 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Feb 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS | NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT MY AIRBAG WAS RECALLED 6 MONTHS AGO AND I HAVEN'T BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY... |
| Nov 1, 2015 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2013 AUDI A3 TDI., SERVICED FOR 65K MAINTENANCE 10/31/15. NEXT DAY , THE CAR BEGAN ABRUPTLY LOOSING ... |
| Oct 4, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PURCHASED USED 2013 AUDI A3 TDI 3 MONTHS AGO. ONLY USE DIESEL FUEL. DRIVING ONTO I80 WEST WHEN I HEA... |
| May 2, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT, I FELT WHAT I CAN ONLY DESCRIBE AS A "CLUNK" AND THE BATTER... |
| Feb 25, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING IN SEATTLE'S NOTORIOUS STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MY A3 TDI, HAS STALLED. IT ACTS AS IF I H... |
| Oct 9, 2012 | ENGINE | AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 18 MILES, TOOK AN EXIT AND STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN T... |