2019 Audi A3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Audi A3.

20182020
Complaints
15
per 10K Sold
14.4
US Sales
10,418
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Audi A3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

#32 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Audi A3.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Audi A3

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~710,453 vehicles.

24V110000Gasoline Fuel System
~261,257 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

22V815000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~296,044 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

21V198000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · Air Bags:on-off Switch Assembly
~153,152 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

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2019 Audi A3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Audi A3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Audi A3 has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Audi A3?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (2 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2019 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 710,453 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi A3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi A3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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