- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Audi A3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Audi A3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2016 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical A3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Audi A3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2005 Audi A3 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi A3: every year compared
All A3 years2005 Audi A3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Audi A3 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2005 Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet | 262 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 219 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A6 Sedan | 91 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Audi S4 | 43 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Audi TT | 11 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Audi A8 | 6 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Audi A3
Does the 2005 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Audi A3: inflator module (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Audi A3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Audi A3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi A3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A3 years have the most complaints?
2015 (180), 2006 (123), 2016 (115). See every Audi A3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Audi A3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data