2022 Audi A3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Audi A3.

20202023
Complaints
12
per 10K Sold
10.6
US Sales
11,349
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2022 Audi A3 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

#23 complaints

Airbags

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Audi A3.

Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2022 Audi A3

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~18,707 vehicles.

22V823000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~2,607 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V806000Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit · Back Over Prevention:display Function
~6,076 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V652000Air Bags:frontal
~4,117 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.

22V515000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~2,584 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.

22V224000Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
~466 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

21V825000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~2,857 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2022 Audi A3 — FAQ

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

Is the 2022 Audi A3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Audi A3 has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Audi A3?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Airbags (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2022 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,707 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 2022 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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