2015 Audi A3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 24%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Audi A3, 24% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine light came on in october 2020 car was slow to take off for several weeks and seemed to take time to shift gears. Took to Audi mechanic and had to replace water pump -w/thermostat housing & intake manifold. Now I'm april 2021 car is back in shop because it wouldn't shift out of 1st gear suddenly when I was driving with my daughter in the car, I pulled over in a parking lot to turn car off and then got an error message stating transmission malfunction cannot reverse and had to have the car towed to mechanic again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407754, filed 2021-04, 90,605 miles“Vehicle is not taking fuel, there is early stopping of the fuel nozzle and there is significant fuel spillback. Fuel would go in for 2 seconds and the fuel nozzle shuts off. I was trying to refill and then there was spillback of fuel that propelled all over my body and all over the floor of the gas station. I had taken my vehicle to a licensed repair shop who thought it might be a carbon canister which I got replaced. I tried to refuel after the maintenance and the problem persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11508690, filed 2023-02“I have an appointment at Audi of Richmond on Wednesday 08/19/26 and was told to have the car there on Tuesday the day before the appointment to fix the recalls. I called Audi USA roadside assistance and also the actual dealership about a complimentary tow based of the fact the reason it stop driving was because of one of the recalls. They said they can’t cover it because they can’t confirm that was the cause that keeps it from driving which confuses me because a fuel pump recall should trigger a stop drive anyway because of fire hazard at the very least. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757471, filed 2026-08“This is in regards to your investigation into a recall for Audi 2015 A3 fuel system issues. My car was repaired as part of that initial recall, however, i am experiencing a bunch of fuel related issues as of now. My fuel tank will no longer fill with gas. The dealership said i need a need fuel tank. Then at the exact same time, my low side fuel pump failed. I mentioned to the dealership about the recall and the fuel problems, they told me they were not related. I paid to replace the lower said fuel pump. Now a few months later my high side fuel pump has failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11563346, filed 2024-01“I experienced issues putting fuel in my vehicle. The pump would shut off as if the tank were full after putting only a few dollars in the tank. At one point gas backed up and spalshed onto my hand and cloths, down the side of my vehicle onto the ground. Prior to this I noticed my vehicle hesitating when accelerating at times. I took it to the Audi dealership explaining something was preventing fuel from going into the gas tank. The Audi dealership’s initial diagnosis recommendation was to replace charcoal cannister as it had gas in it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11487162, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 24V110000Feb 14, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020…Covers: Audi A3 2015–2020, Volkswagen Golf 2015–2020, GTI 2015–2020 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11027342Dec 1, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is a noise from the fuel line.
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11011371Nov 5, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 11007301Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007220Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 40% |
| 2018 | 5 | 15% |
| 2017 | 15 | 34% |
| 2016 | 20 | 24% |
| 2015 | 22 | 24% |
| 2013 | 3 | 15% |
| 2012 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 23% |
| 2010 | 19 | 38% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi A3
45 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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