Buying a used 2019 Audi A3? Check these 3 recalls first
The same two significant recalls as 2018 apply — a critical fuel leak risk shared with the Golf and Jetta, and a passenger airbag that may deactivate — plus a low-severity recall for delayed tire pressure warnings. Only 12 unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA, none involving crashes, fires or injuries, but 7 of them fall under air bags, so the airbag pattern shows up even at this small volume.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel leak recall was completed at a dealer.
- Check the passenger airbag on/off indicator with someone seated in that seat.
- Ask whether the tire pressure monitoring software update was applied.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi A3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and Audi A3 fuel leak risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Audi A3 and S3 passenger airbag may deactivate | AIR Bags | high |
| VW and Audi tire pressure warning may be delayed | Tires | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 7 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 2 | Yes |
| Seats | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 1 | None found |