MYRModel Year Report

Audi A3 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2003: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 123 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 52 complaints, Recommended 2008: 43 complaints, Recommended 2009: 47 complaints, Recommended 2010: 50 complaints, Recommended 2011: 43 complaints, Recommended 2012: 43 complaints, Recommended 2013: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2015: 92 complaints, Avoid 2016: 81 complaints, Caution 2017: 44 complaints, Recommended 2017 2018: 33 complaints, Recommended 2019: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2020: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2021 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2024: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2025: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 · 123
2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2003: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 123 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 52 complaints, Recommended 2008: 43 complaints, Recommended 2009: 47 complaints, Recommended 2009 2010: 50 complaints, Recommended 2011: 43 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 43 complaints, Recommended 2013: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2015: 92 complaints, Avoid 2015 2016: 81 complaints, Caution 2017: 44 complaints, Recommended 2017 2018: 33 complaints, Recommended 2019: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2021 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2023 2024: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2025: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 · 123
2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2003: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 123 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 52 complaints, Recommended 2008: 43 complaints, Recommended 2009: 47 complaints, Recommended 2009 2010: 50 complaints, Recommended 2011: 43 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 43 complaints, Recommended 2013: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2015: 92 complaints, Avoid 2015 2016: 81 complaints, Caution 2017: 44 complaints, Recommended 2017 2018: 33 complaints, Recommended 2019: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2021 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2023 2024: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2025: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 · 123
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2026 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2025 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2024 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2023 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2022 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2021 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2020 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2017 ● Recommended 44 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2016 ◆ Caution 81 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2015 ■ Avoid 92 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2014 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2013 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ● Recommended 43 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2011 ● Recommended 43 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2010 ● Recommended 50 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ● Recommended 47 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2008 ● Recommended 43 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 52 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ■ Avoid 123 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2001 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

20

recalls on file across every Audi A3 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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