Does the 2015 Audi A3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Audi A3, the most recent reported on February 14, 2024 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3?

Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (45 complaints), followed by electrical system (17).

How many 2015 Audi A3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 93 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Audi A3 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A3.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Audi A3 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 24V110000 · reported February 14, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 261,257 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger · Air bags: on-off switch assembly

NHTSA campaign 21V198000 · reported March 22, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 153,152 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
The risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags45
Electrical system17
Fuel/propulsion system13
Seat belts10
Seats10
Engine9
Fuel system, gasoline9
Unknown or other8
Power train5
Steering2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 26, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The Audi has problems filling fuel, it doesn't allow you to put any gallon of gasoline, the gasoline gun jumps, I don't know what's going on.

Sep 8, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 94,242 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the vehicle was not driven until a year later after the recall repair due to medical issues. The contact stated that while refueling the…

Aug 19, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
My 2015 Audi A3 was subject to a fuel suction jet pump safety recall. Before the recall repair was available, the vehicle developed a fuel leak and fuel-spilling problem. Audi inspected the vehicle in … and documented that its Tech Line advised replacing the fuel tank and all attaching components, with a quoted cost…

Aug 17, 2026 · Engine
I have an appointment at Audi of Richmond on Wednesday 08/19/26 and was told to have the car there on Tuesday the day before the appointment to fix the recalls. I called Audi USA roadside assistance and also the actual dealership about a complimentary tow based of the fact the reason it stop driving was because of one…

Jun 3, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 75,000 miles
The contact owns 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while parked and when attempting to input fuel into the vehicle the fuel hose sprayed fuel into the contact's clothing and shoes and began to leak under the vehicle near the rear tires. An independent mechanic was contacted. The contact mention the failure has occurred…

A3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	4	43	1	2
2013	3	20	0	0
2015	2	93	0	0
2016	3	83	3	2
2017	2	44	1	0
2018	2	33	1	0

Across all years, the 2006 A3 has the most complaints (123). All Audi A3 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Audi A3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Audi A3, the most recent reported on February 14, 2024 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3?: Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (45 complaints), followed by electrical system (17).
How many 2015 Audi A3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 93 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 26, 2026.