The 2020 Audi A3 has 33 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag high and unpredictable maintenance/repair costs: very frequent criticism across all generations and a primary driver of negative sentiment.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Audi A3 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 19 A3 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2024) to 176 (2015). With 33 complaints, the 2020 A3 sits belowthe model's median of 43.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 21V198000Volkswagen 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…
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 22V815000Volkswagen 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, G…
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 24V110000Volkswagen 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 Sportwag…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation, engine choice, and maintenance expectations. For the 8V generation (approx. 2013-2020), owner feedback is generally positive regarding driving dynamics, fuel efficiency (particularly…
Owner insights cover all generations of the A3. See the full A3 owner picture and every model year.
Used A3 listings typically run $14,428–$39,051 across 2011 to 2026 model years.
Compare every A3 year side by side to see how 2020 ranks against the rest.