Engine
1.8L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 93 of 93 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 35 of 93 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
46 complaint records
"There’s an open recall since march/2021 and Audi refuses to fix it, Since it relates to the airbag systems it’s really dangerous..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Fuel system
22 complaint records
"The Audi has problems filling fuel, it doesn't allow you to put any gallon of gasoline, the gasoline gun jumps, I don't know what's going on...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Electrical system
17 complaint records
"2015 AUDI A3 ,18000 MILES, O2 SENSOR BANKJ 1(AFTER THE ENGINE) WAS CHANGE BANK 2 CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST NOT CHANGE BUT KEEP GOING BACK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NEED HELP...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ23007 opened Dec 2023 | closed Jul 2024 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647) - led to recall 24V110 On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf... | Normally free |
| 21V198000 | Air Bags | 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 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024095 2024-02-14 | Fuel System | 86,308 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). |
| 2020353 2020-08-04 | Label | 132,432 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. |
| 2019308 2019-06-19 | Airbag | 15,723 | Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a loose wiring connection for the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even though the seat may be occupied. |
| 2017229 2017-04-26 | Label | 394 | On certain vehicles, the certification label may have an incorrect vehicle production date printed on it, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct information. |
| 2016430 2016-09-02 | Fuel System | 33,894 | On certain vehicles, the suction pump inside the fuel tank designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system may be compromised. |
Show 2 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015583 2015-12-07 | Airbag | 239 | Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect or out of specification stitching in the driver and/or front passenger seat cover. |
| 2015161 2015-04-16 | Fuel System | 1,203 | On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA 24-04 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Forward Collision Avoidance | Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. |
| TSB_2052680_2 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer. | |
| TSB_2083409_1 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded. | |
| TSB_2020552_15 Sep 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning. | |
| TSB_2074846_5 Sep 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2030471_9 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped. | |
| SM 39-2026 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | |
| TSB_2051095_12 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones. | |
| TSB_2068999_5 Sep 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2074436_3 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. | |
| TSB_2068629_3 Aug 2026 | Suspension | This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end. | |
| TSB_2067132_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. | |
| TSB_2068999_4 Aug 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2069078_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). | |
| TSB_2069904_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. | |
| TSB_2076945_2 Aug 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. | |
| TSB_2072304_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. | |
| TSB_20741717_15 Aug 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2075120_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. | |
| TSB_2079732_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. | |
| TSB_2082846_1 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. | |
| TSB_2043424_20 Jul 2026 | Suspension | This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads. | |
| TSB_2073282_1 Jul 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. | |
| TSB_2073747_4 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. | |
| TSB_2074640_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. | |
| TSB_2074729_3 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| TSB_2059335_7 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. | |
| TSB_2082323_1 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. | |
| TSB_2052680_6 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. | |
| AOS-26-25 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV... | |
| TSB_2080517_4 May 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2074808_4 May 2026 | Power Train | The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years | |
| TSB_2022032_12 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. | |
| TSB_2080517_3 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2070568_6 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2081531_1 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392. | |
| TSB_2023187_8 Mar 2026 | Suspension | This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. | |
| TSB_2081405_1 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints. | |
| TSB_2024323_13 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. | |
| TSB_2051095_11 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app. | |
| DC_Audi_CF_ Airbag Mar 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. | |
| TSB_2024323_12 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. | |
| TSB_2021205_10 Feb 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures. | |
| TSB_2051095_10 Feb 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded. | |
| TSB_2059335_6 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. | |
| TSB_2080517_2 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2052680_4 Feb 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. | |
| TSB_2043424_19 Jan 2026 | Suspension | This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads. | |
| TSB_2080329_1 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner. | |
| TSB_2080681_1 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent. | |
| TSB_2060750_5 Jan 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks. | |
| TSB_2074846_4 Jan 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. | |
| TSB_2056019_5 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate. | |
| TSB_2061669_3 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles. | |
| TSB_2080517_1 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2021205_9 Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures. | |
| TSB_2028220_13 Dec 2025 | Steering | This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles. | |
| TSB_2074640_2 Dec 2025 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. | |
| TSB_2074808_3 Dec 2025 | Power Train | This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries. | |
| TSB_2018187_18 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference. |
Showing 60 of 546 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 2 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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