repaired · 2026 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2017 Audi A3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2017 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 June 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Audi A3 has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Air bags
15Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system
9Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Seats
3Seat belts
3Forward collision avoidance
2Exterior lighting
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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.
Best & worst years
2017 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
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- Solid
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 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.
Passenger airbags, and emergency braking have been failing, i would have to be aware in advance if my vehicle needs to be checked, my safety and my passengers safety is in danger because incase i need to brake quickly but dont have the reaction time to do so i will crash since emergency brake…
Recall on this vehicle several years ago. Taken to the Audi dealership for repairs of the recall. No change after recall repairs completed. The airbag and seatbelt warning lights have continued to light up.
“Transmission Malfunction/no reverse gear. Okay to continue driving” comes on constantly the past 2 years now. I’ve only had this vehicle 3 years. Yes, it is available for inspection. This puts my safety and the safety of my other passengers at risk because my vehicle will abruptly slow down in…
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