Audi A3 recalls

17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

24V251000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and…Air bagsFree replacement91unitsApr 202424V110000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system…Fuel systemFree replacement261KunitsFeb 202422V901000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information.EquipmentFree repair297unitsDec 202222V823000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2,607unitsNov 202222V815000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Tires recallThe tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four…TiresFree software update296KunitsOct 202222V806000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement6,076unitsOct 202222V652000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.Air bagsFree replacement4,117unitsAug 202222V543000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallDuring air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.Air bagsFree replacement1,216unitsJul 202222V515000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the…Seats & beltsFree replacement2,584unitsJul 202222V224000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Child Seat recallThe child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's…Seats & beltsFree replacement466unitsApr 202221V825000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallA software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair2,857unitsOct 202121V198000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.Air bagsFree replacement153KunitsMar 202119V862000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement226unitsDec 201918V082000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement163KunitsJan 201816V913000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly…Brakes & stabilityFree software update136KunitsDec 201616V079000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement152KunitsFeb 201611V490000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncFuel System, Diesel recallVolkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september…Fuel systemFree repair168KunitsOct 2011