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Audi A3 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Audi A3 (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 28 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 23 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Audi A3 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 A3 | 1 | 28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 A3 | 1 | 28 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2025 A3 | 1 | 28 mpg | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2024 A3 | 2 | 30–32 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2023 A3 | 2 | 30–32 mpg | 2 | 7 | — |
| 2022 A3 | 2 | 31–32 mpg | 6 | 9 | — |
| 2020 A3 | 3 | 25–30 mpg | 3 | 17 | 5/5 |
| 2019 A3 | 4 | 25–29 mpg | 4 | 15 | 5/5 |
| 2018 A3 | 5 | 25–36 mpg | 7 | 45 | 5/5 |
| 2017 A3 | 5 | 25–34 mpg | 5 | 71 | — |
| 2016 A3 | 6 | 26–39 mpg | 6 | 121 | 5/5 |
| 2015 A3 | 5 | 26–35 mpg | 7 | 176 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Audi A3 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi A3 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 24V251000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Apr 3, 2024; model years 2023
- 24V110000 — Fuel system, gasoline, reported Feb 14, 2024; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- 22V901000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Dec 7, 2022; model years 2023
- 22V823000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Nov 2, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V815000 — Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems, reported Oct 31, 2022; model years 2019, 2020
- 22V806000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, reported Oct 26, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V652000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Aug 29, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V543000 — Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module, reported Jul 27, 2022; model years 2016
- 22V515000 — Seat belts: Pretensioner, reported Jul 20, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V224000 — Child seat: Vehicle latch anchor, reported Apr 6, 2022; model years 2022
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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