Audi
Audi A3
The 2026 Audi A3 presents an average reliability outlook, with its primary concern being a high volume of technical service bulletins (112).
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2025 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2024 | 29 | 37 | 32 | 8.11 | 6.36 | 7.35 | — |
| 2023 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.19 | 7.35 | 28-38 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 29 | 38 | 32 | 8.11 | 6.19 | 7.35 | 28-32 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.53 | 7.84 | — |
| 2019 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.72 | 8.11 | — |
| 2018 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.72 | 8.11 | 24-31 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.72 | 8.11 | — |
| 2016 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2015 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2012 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2011 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | 21-30 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2023 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 201 hp, Torque: 221 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 201 hp, Torque: 221 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 2.0 TFSI | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 186-220 hp | 221-258 lb-ft | 2.0 TFSI | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 186-220 hp, Torque: 221-258 lb-ft, Engine configuration: 2.0 TFSI |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.8, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | 4 | 1.8 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.8, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2014 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2012 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2011 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | CBFA or CCTA | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 200 hp | 207 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 200 hp, Torque: 207 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | Base price | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $35,400, MSRP range: $35,400 - $40,800, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Premium and Premium Plus trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Trim: Premium Plus | USD | $35,400 | $35,400 - $40,800 | 0.9 | MSRP for Premium and Premium Plus trims. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | Premium Plus | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $34,800, MSRP range: $34,800 - $44,100, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2022 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Trim: quattro Premium | USD | $34,800 | $34,800 - $44,100 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2022 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | quattro Premium | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $37,495, Trim: quattro Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Premium | $37,495 | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $39,600, Series: Cabriolet, Trim: quattro Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Premium | $39,600 | Cabriolet |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $32,925, MSRP range: $32,925–$47,775, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for Premium Sedan to Prestige Cabriolet trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/12/2026 | Base price: $40,700, Series: Cabriolet, Trim: Prestige | USD | $32,925 | $32,925–$47,775 | 0.8 | MSRP for Premium Sedan to Prestige Cabriolet trims. | llm_estimate | 5/12/2026 | Prestige | $40,700 | Cabriolet |
| 2017 | — | Series: Cabriolet, Trim: e-tron Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | e-tron Premium | — | Cabriolet |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $27,270, MSRP range: $27,270 - $32,850, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range based on different trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/23/2026 | — | USD | $27,270 | $27,270 - $32,850 | 0.9 | MSRP range based on different trims. | llm_estimate | 5/23/2026 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Entertainment system | Turbo | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 308 | 10.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 425 | 10.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | CD + Stereo | Yes | 2 | 4 | 103.8 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 348 | 12.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 103.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | — | 2 | 4 | 103.8 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 380 | 13.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | Yes | 2 | 4 | 102.2 | 18 | 18 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 425 | 12.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | — | 2 | 4 | 102.2 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2016 | — | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 350 | 12.4 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | nhtsaSafetyRatings | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | rearAeb | adas | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 AUDI A3 4 DR N/A AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2026 AUDI A3 4 DR N/A AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: optional, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 2024 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2024 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: optional, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, blindSpotIntervention: optional, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: optional, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 2020 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Audi A3 C FWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi A3 C FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 2018 Audi A3 C AWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi A3 C AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi A3 C FWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi A3 C FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi A3 C AWD | — | Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi A3 C AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | — | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | — | Rated vehicle: 2012 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | — | Rated vehicle: 2011 Audi A3 4 DR AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto | Electrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | Standard | Standard | — |
| 2022 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | Standard | Standard | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Electrification: phev | Standard | Standard | phev |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestOpen report
The 2026 Audi A3 presents an average reliability outlook, with its primary concern being a high volume of technical service bulletins (112).
2025
Open report
The 2025 Audi A3 presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers.
2024
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The 2024 Audi A3 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2023
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The 2023 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2022
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The 2022 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
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The 2021 Audi A3 presents a solid option for used car shoppers, with a 'Good' reliability verdict.
2020
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The 2020 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
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The 2019 Audi A3 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2018
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The 2018 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2017
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The 2017 Audi A3 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2016
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The 2016 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
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The 2015 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
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The 2014 Audi A3 is a competent premium compact, but its reliability verdict is 'Below Average'.
2013
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The 2013 Audi A3 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical safety recall concerning the driver's frontal airbag inflator.
2012
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The 2012 Audi A3 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
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The 2011 Audi A3 presents a below-average reliability outlook for used car shoppers.
MethodologyHow we score →
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi A3?
Carfocal currently has 16 published A3 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Audi A3 presents an average reliability outlook, with its primary concern being a high volume of technical service bulletins (112).
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Audi A3 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi A3. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 audi a3 presents an average reliability outlook, with its primary concern being a high volume of technical service bulletins (112). and the value of a used 2026 audi a3 hinges on its condition and the buyer's tolerance for potential minor issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi A3?
Across Carfocal's published A3 guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel System (EVAP), Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), and Transmission (DSG/S-Tronic). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel System (EVAP), Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), and Transmission (DSG/S-Tronic).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints