TiresPart report

2010 Audi A3 Tires Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 4%of 50 total for the year
Median mileage: 9,600miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2010 Audi A3, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,600 miles.

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.

“225/45zr1794w purchased at discount tire. TPMS system failed after tire installation. I told the technician and he reset the system. Five miles later TPMS indicator came on. Malfunction TPMS. I monitor the tire pressure periodically and the tires seemed fine. While driving on Florida 528 to the airport i heard a rumbling and pulled over immediately. The tire sidewall was cut almost all the way around the tire. I assume from low pressure or tire malfunction. The tire is only a few months old. I am going to visit discount tire today and see what they say/do. …”

NHTSA complaint #11509065, filed 2023-02

“The contact owns a 2010 Audi A3 equipped with bridgestone potenza tires, tire size 225/14/18. While driving approximately 15 MPH approaching a stop signal, the contact observed that the tire pressure indicator displayed a low pressure reading. Immediately, the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The rear driver side tire had slightly flattened; and replaced with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they referred him to a tire center for the tire diagnosis. The tire center informed that the tire shredded from the tire rim. …”

NHTSA complaint #10363565, filed 2010-11, 9,600 miles

Related service bulletins

10203707Nov 19, 2021This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

Tires: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2020	1	6%
2018	3	9%
2016	2	2%
2015	1	1%
2010	2	4%
2008	1	2%
2007	2	4%
2004	1	17%

Other parts of the 2010 Audi A3

Fuel system
19 complaints Air bags
13 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints Engine
4 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Electrical system
2 complaints Engine cooling
2 complaints Exterior lighting
1 complaints Other or unknown
1 complaints Seats
1 complaints Body 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 29, 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