repaired · 2026 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2015 Audi A3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2015 Audi A3, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-110 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Audi A3 has problems
93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Air bags
17Electrical system
13Fuel/propulsion system
10Seats
10Seat belts
9Fuel system, gasoline
9Engine
5Power train
2Structure
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 45 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Seats | 10 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Audi A3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly
Risk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
53kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 air bags complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 39% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
4under 30k miles17under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other A3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A3 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Audi A3 safety ratings
2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Audi A3, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)Led to recall 24V-110
In owners' words
What A3 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
For recall 21V198-69BY, I took my car to Audi of Birmingham on recall. They provided me a service form to show the repair had been made, but my passenger side air bag off light is still on because they didn't make the repair. It wasn't brought to my attention until I took my car for another repair…
Dropped off car to audi arlington to fix recall. They said it was finished but did not update the recall status. Called audi multiple times to ask, was not able to reach them. Left voice mail and still no call back.
passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may detect a malfunction and switch off the passenger airbag even though the seat may be occupied. Cars battery has been replaced yet battery problems still occur.
Own a 2015 A3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.