2010 Audi A3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 26%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Audi A3, 26% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On june 8 2018 the car was in motion in the city of atlanta driving straight when another car turn improperly causing accident. This cause the car to get involved in a car accident front end. The driver chest hit the steering. Which from the that cause the impact of the air bag to improperly inflate but deflated cause burns to right arm. The impact also cause driver and passenger seat to open. Front and side damage to body of car”
NHTSA complaint #11111224, filed 2018-07, 96,000 miles“I've been calling for months & months to have this recall fixed. I'm always told that parts are not available. I need to have this fixed!! It's a safety issue. Ford should find a solution for this problem or offer to replace the car at no cost to me. I fear that if this part is not replaced, that my family may be harmed by the ruptured inflator. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000718, filed 2017-06“I plan to trade my car in within 2 months. The dealership said I will get less for my trade in because of the recall has not been resolved. The takata airbag is beyond my control and I should not be the one endangered or suffer a monetary loss. I believe that Audi should provide cash reimbursement for any loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10916833, filed 2016-10“Takata airbags: Audi notified me of the recall in february 2016 but said there was no fix. The Audi service department at the dealership where I bought the car told me the replacement parts may not be available for 2 to 2 and 1/2 years. I am afraid to drive my car; I want it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10917726, filed 2016-10“Takata recall I had taken my automobile to Audi of natick in natick, massachusetts for service twice in the spring of 2017, once at the end of may, and once more later in june. Both times the dealership offered a check for active recalls included with service. Both times the dealership did not report any active recalls. I only recently found out that the recall for the takata airbags in my vehicle was posted to Audi in february of 2016. I know the replacement work was never performed for my particular car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11045383, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012…Covers: Audi A3 2006–2013, Q5 2009–2012, A4 Cabriolet 2007–2009 +4 more
- 16V079000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi…Covers: Audi A3 2005–2013, A4 Cabriolet 2006–2009, Volkswagen Passat 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10233620Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
- 10232111Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
- 10232062Feb 10, 2023Takata recall and 3G turndown
- 10225524Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
- 10216495Jul 25, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10214793Jun 23, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10211919May 4, 2022In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,349 Audi owners in the State of…
- 10210761Apr 25, 2022This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5…
- 10209280Mar 23, 2022In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 939 Audi owners in the State of Alabama on…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2020 | 9 | 56% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 17 | 52% |
| 2017 | 16 | 36% |
| 2016 | 37 | 45% |
| 2015 | 45 | 48% |
| 2013 | 10 | 50% |
| 2012 | 31 | 72% |
| 2011 | 20 | 47% |
| 2010 | 13 | 26% |
| 2009 | 22 | 47% |
| 2008 | 24 | 56% |
| 2007 | 32 | 62% |
| 2006 | 56 | 46% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi A3
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi A3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology