2019 Model Year

Audi A3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Severe
0

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, the message "Transmission Failure" displayed, and th...

Exterior Lighting
Jun 2025

The headlight assembly failed and manufacturer accepts no responsibility and quoted astronomical repair cost. This should not have been an issue with...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2023

My vehicle stalls while driving twice in a row several times a week. Check engine code P0148 indicating a fuel system error. Took my vehicle to the Au...

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Sep 2022

UNKNOWN

AIR BAGS,SEATS
Aug 2022

Audi has stated there are no parts available to address the PODS recall 21V198 since March 2021. My dealership sold my vehicle to me at the end of my...

Air Bags
Aug 2022

The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall...

Air Bags
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Nov 2021

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WITH MY FRIEND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR STARTED MADE A BEEPING SOUND AND MY DASHBOARD SAID SOMETHING ABOUT SAFE...

Air Bags
Sep 2021

The contact leased a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light had failed to operate as needed. The contact the...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 2021

I PURCHASED A 2019 AUDI A3 ON JANUARY 18, 2021 (VIN [XXX]) FROM AUDI DENVER. I REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD 2/19/2021, WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD HAD BEEN REP...

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Summary

The 2019 Audi A3 has 12 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags.

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