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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Audi A3 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
24%of 83 total for the year
Median mileage
74,517miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Audi A3, 24% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,517 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“The suction jet pump inside the fuel tank is designed to purge fuel from the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) system. This mechanism could leak and cause a fire. I have informed Audi about the issue but they indicated there isn't a fix for the repair currently. They even stated there isn't a deadline or date they could give me for the repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11605800, filed 2024-08

“Fuel leaked all my garage almost causing a fire in my home while I was sleeping. I have had the fuel tank replaced 3 times. And I had to pay out of pocket to have it replaced because Audi would not replace the recall of it so I am reaching out to you so you can reach out to Audi about not standing by the recall procedure!”

NHTSA complaint #11690869, filed 2025-10

“Audi continues to tell me that this recall has been completed yet Audi’s website clearly states of the recall has not been completed your website. States of the recalls not completed and car fractures that recalls not been completed. Yet they refuse to complete the recall in my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11606020, filed 2024-08

“El auto tiene un olor fuerte a gas y cuando me detuve voto gasolina por la parte de atras en el lado trasero del pasajero. Despues intente hecharle gas y se llena el cuello del tanque hasta desvoldarse. No permite la entrada de gas. Auto no tiene codigo de falla. Estoy preocupado porque esta situacion podria ocacionar un incendio. Encontre un recall 20y6/20y5 el cual se refiere a mi problema. Qiero saber si este recall me aplica. Gracias”

NHTSA complaint #11555847, filed 2023-11

“Cust gasoline is spilling out of the rear part of the unit. The following complaint, was escalated to AUDi USA related to recall of the suction pump, campaign number 16V647000. My vehicle was replaced or completed the recall on 2017, as requested, approximately 1 years or less of the purchase. Now my vehicle presents the same situation with only 32,000miles and Audi, may be a quotation over $5300 to repair a car that have the same behavior or symptoms that the suction pump recall, with its a safety recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11549263, filed 2023-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019440%
2018515%
20171534%
20162024%
20152224%
2013315%
201249%
20111023%
20101938%
200812%
200712%
2006108%
2004117%

Other parts of the 2016 Audi A3

Air bags
37 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Audi A3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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