- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
- The risk
- A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Audi A3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2023 Audi A3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2024 for the front passenger.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical A3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2023 Audi A3 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
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No complaints about the 2023 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 years2023 Audi A3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi A3 | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2023 Audi Audi E-Tron GT | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A5 Coupe | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A3 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A4 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi E-Tron | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi A6 | 3 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A6 Allroad | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2023 Audi A3
Does the 2023 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Audi A3: front passenger (April 2024); labels (December 2022). 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 2023 Audi A3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2023 Audi A3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 82 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 2023 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