repaired · 2026 Q1
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Audi A3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi A3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-901 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Audi A3 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
1Communication
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Power train
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, 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
2023 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.
BSG/alternator faulty. Started displaying “electrical malfunction!” Had to stop immediately before immediate shut down on road. Problem had been known on hybrid models of Audi specially larger models. Recall/TSB have been opened for those vehicles. Vehicle was inspected by dealership. No prior…
Dealer is refusing to acknowledge the known BSG defect (TSB 2058831/13) and is instead attempting to charge for secondary electrical failures (ABS/AC) caused by the primary charging system failure. 2023 Audi A3 2.0T, VIN [XXX]. Recurring 48V BSG (Belt Starter Generator) failure causing complete…
The contact owns a 2023 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the contact observed a RED triangle icon, and the message "Electrical System Malfunction Defect - Low Charge" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was steered over to the side…
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