NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

164

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

915

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

5

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

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Safety restraint issue

75

Reporting mechanism

68

Condition issue

29

Fluid issue

29

Operating state

25

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

18

Engine behavior

17

Performance issue

16

Driver assistance issue

12

Smell

8

Starting behavior

7

Recent change

6

Vibration/harshness

6

Thermal issue

5

Safety restraint behavior

4

Braking behavior

3

Electrical issue

3

Electrified system issue

3

Infotainment behavior

3

Lighting behavior

3

Noise

3

Charging behavior

1

HVAC behavior

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 AUDI A3

Filed Oct 14, 2026


My 2016 Audi A3 (VIN [XXX]) underwent Safety Recall 69BY on XXX, to correct a defect in the front passenger occupant detection system (PODS), including replacement of the occupant detection sensor. Less than two years later, the same safety-system malfunction returned. The vehicle intermittently displays Safety system: system fault, Audi pre sense: system fault, and Passenger airbag off. These warnings appear unpredictably and sometimes clear temporarily before returning. This malfunction…

2016 AUDI A3

Filed Oct 12, 2026


I was driving my vehicle on the [XXX] like normal and suddenly my car stopped accelerating at 70 MPH and displayed a message stating to stop vehicle, transmission malfunction. There were 2 cars that almost hit me while I was trying to get over to the side of the road due to the car barely having any power. The car also displayed a checked engine light and an eps warning. This all happened within one minute. I towed It to Rocco European garage in [XXX] where It was concluded that solenoid shift…

2016 AUDI A3

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag occupant sensor failed to identify a passenger seat in the seat. A dealer was contacted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that PODS had failed and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign…

2018 AUDI A3

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Coolant Water Pump and Thermostat -- Coolant temperature indicator gauge runs from normal to high after about 10-15 miles drive. Coolant levels are good and no signs of leak. Engine light is activated along with warning messages. Engine Warning: Drive System Malfunction. Please call for service. The vehicle goes into Limp Mode and warns to not exceed 4,000 rpm. I am in the process of having this repaired by a mechanic. FYI--- There was a previous RECALL for this in 2017. Clearly the…

2017 AUDI A3

Filed Jun 13, 2026


RECALL CAMPAIGN 20YF; DESCRIPTION- SUCTION JET PUMP I was not made aware of the recall until fuel began gushing out of my passenger side rear. The Audi dealership was aware of the recall in July of 2025 when I had routine maintenance at the service department, however it was not addressed. Fast forward to the fuel leak in April 2026, I was informed by the repair reps that the leak was due to a failed charcoal canister. I attempted several times to notify my advisor and manager that the…

2016 AUDI A3

Filed Apr 9, 2026


Electrical problems and fuel leak

2017 AUDI A3

Filed Feb 20, 2026


While driving at highway speeds, a warning light appeared as well as an alert indicating the car was limited to no more than 4000rpm. After coming to a stop, a strong smell of gasoline was noticed in the passenger compartment. Continued driving home uneventfully but the strong smell of gas persisted. The next day I drove the car to a mechanic. Their inspection notes the following: The technician verified the customer concern of a fuel smell. He performed a fault scan, finding codes for low…

2016 AUDI A3

Filed Jan 30, 2026


1 injured
Crash

This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction with a clean title even though it has frame damage that is more than 100% of the cost of this vehicle. It is sold with a clean title and I am worried that a used car dealership will try to sell it with no accident history and clean title to an unsuspecting person.

2017 AUDI A3

Filed Dec 7, 2025


1 injured

In August 2025, my 2017 Audi A3 (VIN [XXX] ) experienced repeated stalling, strong gasoline odors inside the cabin, and a check engine light immediately after Audi completed recall-related service. The safety issue was later confirmed by the dealership to be caused by a failed suction jet pump (NHTSA Recall 24V110), which allowed fuel to enter the EVAP system and leak into the rear seat area and cabin. The leak was so severe that the rear seat and flooring had to be replaced due to fuel…

2016 AUDI A3

Filed Oct 1, 2025


Fire

FUEL LEAKED ALL MY GARAGE ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE IN MY HOME WHILE I WAS SLEEPING. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL TANK REPLACED 3 TIMES. AND I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT REPLACED BECAUSE AUDI WOULD NOT REPLACE THE RECALL OF IT SO I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU SO YOU CAN REACH OUT TO AUDI ABOUT NOT STANDING BY THE RECALL PROCEDURE!

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.