Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Audi A3 has 3 recalls, 12 complaints.
3
Recalls
12
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V198000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-201...
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
24V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2019 Audi A3 C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, th... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlight assembly failed and manufacturer accepts no responsibility and quoted astronomical rep... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle stalls while driving twice in a row several times a week. Check engine code P0148 indicat... |
| May 9, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | UNKNOWN |
| Mar 8, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V19... |
| May 9, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WITH MY FRIEND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR STARTED MADE A BEEPIN... |
| Mar 22, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Audi has stated there are no parts available to address the PODS recall 21V198 since March 2021. My ... |
| Mar 22, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198... |
| Mar 2, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I PURCHASED A 2019 AUDI A3 ON JANUARY 18, 2021 (VIN [XXX]) FROM AUDI DENVER. I REPLACED THE WINDSHIE... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning ligh... |
| Jun 6, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING ON NJ TURNPIKE ON A 75 MILE TRIP BACK HOME AND AFTER INTO 55 MILES OF THE TRIP, THE VE... |
| Jun 19, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI A3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPA... |