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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Audi A3

NHTSA data on file today

The 2013 Audi A3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #19V862000 Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
NHTSA #18V082000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V079000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Air Bags 10 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2013 Audi A3

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