Model year 2023 · Subcompact Cars

2023 Audi A3: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Audi A3 at 30–32 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

30–32

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Audi A3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Audi A3, newest first.

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger

NHTSA 24V251000 Reported Apr 3, 2024
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 69GU)
Units affected
91 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 22V901000 Reported Dec 7, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 50ZZ)
Units affected
297 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Audi A3 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Audi A3 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
A32.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 7-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/38/32 mpg$2,100276
A3 quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250294

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Audi A3 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Audi A3 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Audi A3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi A3, most recently on Sep 21, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Audi A3 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system4
Unknown or other2
Communication1
Engine1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi A3 model years

Audi A3 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 A328 mpg———
2026 A328 mpg02—
2025 A328 mpg05—
2024 A330–32 mpg02—
2022 A331–32 mpg69—
2020 A325–30 mpg3175/5
2019 A325–29 mpg4155/5
2018 A325–36 mpg7455/5
2017 A325–34 mpg571—
2016 A326–39 mpg61215/5
2015 A326–35 mpg71765/5

All Audi A3 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Audi models

2023 Audi A42023 Audi A52023 Audi A62023 Audi A72023 Audi A82023 Audi e-tron2023 Audi e-tron GT2023 Audi e-tron S2023 Audi Q32023 Audi Q4 e-tron2023 Audi Q52023 Audi Q72023 Audi Q82023 Audi R82023 Audi RS2023 Audi RS e-tron GT

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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