repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi A3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi A3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-823 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi A3 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Air bags
2Power train
1Back over prevention
1Engine
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2022 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 · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk. An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and…
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of 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
2022 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What A3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I get an error message that says: Selector Lever Malfunction. Currently the car is still drivable it is an issue with the transmission/gear shifter for transmission. This could cause serious injury if the transmission decided to stop working/communicating with the sensor while driving. Currently it…
I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit. There wasn't any…
Installed two brand new batteries. The new batteries won't stay charged. The car cut off suddenly while I was driving. Many codes started flashing rapidly. The brake makes a clicking when trying to restart the car. The car wouldn't start.
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