MYRModel Year Report

2010 Audi A3

● Typical for this model
2010 Audi A3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:55:03.506Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
50
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, diesel

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 123 complaints 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 43 complaints 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2010 50 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 43 complaints 2013: 20 complaints 2015: 92 complaints 2015 2016: 83 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 33 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2020: 16 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 5 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 123 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 43 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2010 50 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 43 complaints 2012 2013: 20 complaints 2015: 92 complaints 2015 2016: 83 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 33 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2024 2025: 5 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 123 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 43 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2010 50 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 43 complaints 2012 2013: 20 complaints 2013 2015: 92 complaints 2015 2016: 83 complaints 2016 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 33 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024 2025: 5 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2010: 50 complaints

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YearComplaints
20011
20032
20046
20050
2006123
200752
200843
200947
201050
201143
201243
201320
201592
201683
201744
201833
201910
202016
20229
20237
20242
20255
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, diesel

26% · 13 reports

Air bags

26% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On June 8 2018 the car was in motion in the city of atlanta driving straight when another car turn improperly causing accident. This cause the car to get involved in a car accident front end. The driver chest hit the steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-13

Also filed under Seats and structure

Power train

22% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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There is an intermittent sudden, and brief loss of acceleration from a complete stop. This has happen twice. The car has been driven less than 2,000. One time the power loss was from a traffic light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-02

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 4 reports
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This complaint relates to a tdi version of the Audi A3. While driving my kids to school, the car stopped dead and would not restart. On inspection by an Audi dealer it was determined that the high pressure fuel pump had failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-18

Also filed under Engine

Engine

8% · 4 reports
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While driving on local roads, engine lost power and stopped running suddenly. I was able to restart the car after a minute or so and continued my trip to work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-30

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2009-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-19 Vehicle stall/loss motive power
  2. R
    2009-10-20Power train09V333000 Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between September 2008 and August 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2009. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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  3. R
    2009-11-16Fuel system, gasoline09V377000 Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi A3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. The closing force of an…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2009. Owners may contact…

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  4. I
    2010-08-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-02-08 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP)
  5. I
    2011-02-07Engineering analysisClosed 2015-03-27 High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
  6. I
    2011-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-12-02 Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage
  7. R
    2011-11-15Fuel system, diesel11V490000 Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from May 2008 through September 2011, model year 2010-2012 Volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and Audi will notify…

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  8. R
    2017-03-10Air bags16V079000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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  9. R
    2018-02-23Air bags18V082000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Audi A3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, diesel: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V333000 · Power train
  • Recall 09V377000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 11V490000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 16V079000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V082000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Audi A3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Audi A3 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A3?
The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A3 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.