2019 Audi A3 recalls

3 safety recalls, 12 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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3Recalls
12Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2019 Audi A3 recall list

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

24V-110
February 14, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Tires recall

22V-815
October 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Safety risk
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

Air Bags recall

21V-198
March 22, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.

2019 Audi A3 owner complaints

12 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags7
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Seats2
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

December 9, 2025Power Train

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH for a 50-mile trip, the message "Transmission Failure" displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The transmission then inadvertently switched from automatic to manual transmission mode and became stuck in second gear. Additionally, the vehicle jerked and decelerated to 35 MPH while driving. The contact activated the hazard lights before pulling over to the right shoulder to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel very quickly. The contact was able to drive to the destination. The vehicl

January 6, 2025Exterior Lighting

The headlight assembly failed and manufacturer accepts no responsibility and quoted astronomical repair cost. This should not have been an issue with such new components. I've seen many vehicles like mine with the same problem.

March 4, 2023Fuel/Propulsion System

My vehicle stalls while driving twice in a row several times a week. Check engine code P0148 indicating a fuel system error. Took my vehicle to the Audi Dealership but because my husband had cleared the code, nothing could be done. My vehicle stalling multiple times in a row, several times a week not only poses a safety risk to myself as the driver, but my passengers and other vehicles on the road. I am requesting an investigation into the faulty fuel systems of the 2019 Audi A3.

August 19, 2022Air BagsSeats

Audi has stated there are no parts available to address the PODS recall 21V198 since March 2021. My dealership sold my vehicle to me at the end of my lease without having addressed this safety recall.

May 9, 2022Air BagsSeat Belts

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2019 Audi A3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Audi A3 C FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2019 Audi A3 C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2019 Audi A3 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Audi A3 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2019 Audi A3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning optional.

2019 Audi A3 recall FAQ

Does the 2019 Audi A3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Audi A3. The most recent, filed February 14, 2024, concerns the fuel system, gasoline.

What are the most common 2019 Audi A3 problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (7 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system.

Is the 2019 Audi A3 safe?

The 2019 Audi A3 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 Audi A3?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: A3, A3 Sportback.