2022 Audi A3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Audi A3 has a complaint index of 22, ranking 15th worst out of 19 model years, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other A3 years. It has 9 NHTSA complaints and 6 recall campaigns, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 A3 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 28.5 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Audi A3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (44%)
- Airbags3 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (22%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the alternator and battery failing while driving, sometimes requiring multiple dealer visits.
- Some describe the car suddenly stalling or dying without warning while driving, including during a turn.
- New replacement batteries reportedly would not hold a charge, with dashboard codes flashing and the car failing to start.
- A "Selector Lever Malfunction" error has appeared, tied to transmission/gear shifter communication concerns.
- Owners noticed a slight jerk when accelerating from a stop, later linked to a gear shift lock solenoid code.
- Multiple owners reported delays getting parts for the seat belt and airbag recall repairs.
2022 Audi A3 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V823000Nov 2, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,607 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
- NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
- NHTSA 22V652000Aug 29, 2022Airbags4,117 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
2022 Audi A3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 31.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,075
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other A3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi A3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 A3 has a complaint index of 22, the 15th highest (worst) among 19 model years, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other A3 years.
- What problems does the 2022 Audi A3 have?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the Electrical System, making up 44% of complaints, followed by Airbags at 33% and Transmission & Powertrain at 22%. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
- Does the 2022 Audi A3 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 A3, covering the rearview camera, infotainment unit, front passenger airbag, seat belt tensioners, child seat anchorage sleeves, and infotainment parameter updates. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2022 Audi A3?
- NHTSA complaint data lists a median mileage at failure of 26,000 miles for the 2022 A3.
- How does the 2022 Audi A3 compare to other A3 years?
- The 2022 A3 ranks 15th worst of 19 years by complaint index (22), well below years like 2016 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2006 (complaint index 94, Avoid).