Buying a used 2020 Audi A3? Check these 3 recalls first
Recalls match 2019: a critical fuel leak risk shared with Volkswagen models, a passenger airbag that may deactivate on the A3 and S3, and a low-severity delayed tire pressure warning. NHTSA has 16 unverified owner complaints on file, with 1 crash and no fires or injuries; 9 of the 16 fall under air bags, with power train and engine well behind. The airbag deactivation issue is the one most worth documenting.
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.
- Ask for paperwork confirming the fuel leak recall repair.
- Verify the passenger airbag recall was performed and watch for airbag warning lights.
- Confirm the tire pressure warning update was installed and test that the TPMS light works.
- 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 2020 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
16 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. 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 | 9 | Yes |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | Yes |
| Seat Belts | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |