2017 Audi A3
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.
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 44 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 123 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
36% · 16 reportsFuel/propulsion system
34% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
In August 2025, my 2017 Audi A3 (VIN [XXX] ) experienced repeated stalling, strong gasoline odors inside the cabin, and a check engine light immediately after Audi completed recall-related service.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-07
Also filed under Engine
When driving off after starting the vehicle, the car starts jerking and 'knocking' and stalls/turns off. This happens almost everyday as I reverse out of my drive way and drive forward. Extremely unsafe!
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-20
Also filed under Engine
Electrical system
27% · 12 reportsEngine
20% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My car after starting (With engine either cool or warm) will stall at times when I'm GOING2-3 MPH. I have stalled at intersections. I go to put my foot on the gas and the car will sputter and stall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-11
Power train
14% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-12-23Air bags21V198000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
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2023-12-12Recall queryClosed 2024-07-01 Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
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2024-07-25Fuel system, gasoline24V110000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Audi A3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V198000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2017 Audi A3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Audi A3 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A3?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A3 have?
- 2 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.