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2015 Audi A3 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Audi A3, 2% of the 93 complaints for this model year.

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.

“As I was about to exit the alley my front bumper got hit to the road. The road was under construction and there were no signs of detour or bump. My bumper got damaged from the bottom.”

NHTSA complaint #11505719, filed 2023-02

“The plastic roof trim panel on my 2015 Audi A3 is peeling and deteriorating significantly. This is not painted metal—it’s a separate, non-paintable plastic component that runs along the sunroof and roofline. The surface began flaking and lifting over time, and multiple independent body shops confirmed the panel is failing structurally and cannot be refinished—it must be replaced. While this may appear cosmetic, it’s not. The panel helps protect the roof seam and substructure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676430, filed 2025-07

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201712%
201611%
201522%
201112%
201012%
200912%
200812%

Other parts of the 2015 Audi A3

Air bags
45 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior 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 27, 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