2023 Audi A3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Audi A3.

20222024
Complaints
7
per 10K Sold
5.1
US Sales
13,626
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 Audi A3 Problems

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

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Communication

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Audi A3.

Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Communication
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Audi A3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 Audi A3

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~388 vehicles.

24V251000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~91 affected

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.

22V901000Equipment:other:labels
~297 affected

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."

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2023 Audi A3 — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Audi A3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Audi A3 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Audi A3?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Communication (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2023 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 388 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 2023 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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