Buying a used 2020 Audi A3? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 Audi A3 has 3 recalls covering a fuel tank seal that may leak, passenger airbag deactivation, and tire pressure monitoring software. The fuel leak and airbag issues stand out alongside the monitoring software correction. NHTSA lists 16 owner complaints, which are unverified reports: 9 concern airbags, 2 power train, 2 unknown or other issues, and 1 engine issues. The complaint record includes 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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.
- Verify fuel tank seal recall completion.
- Request passenger airbag recall repair records.
- Confirm tire pressure monitor software correction.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audi, VW Fuel Tank Seal May Cause Leaks | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Audi A3, S3, RS3 Passenger Airbag May Deactivate | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen and Audi Tire Pressure Monitor Software Issue | Tires | medium |
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 |