2016 Audi A3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 83 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 suspension of the 2016 Audi A3, 2% of the 83 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Air bag light comes on when no on is in the passenger seat, the coolant light is coming on saying turn engine off when my coolant level is fine, the suspension cracks even though I have had this checked by Audi in Birmingham, Al. multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11467920, filed 2022-06“This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction with a clean title even though it has frame damage that is more than 100% of the cost of this vehicle. It is sold with a clean title and I am worried that a used car dealership will try to sell it with no accident history and clean title to an unsuspecting person.”
NHTSA complaint #11714479, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 11036907Aug 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end.
- 11035799Jul 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- 11030983Mar 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- 11028480Jan 30, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- 11025240Oct 1, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are cracking/clattering/squeaking noises while steering.
- 11023772Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- 11016502Mar 12, 2025This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- 11013718Jan 15, 2025This TSB provides informaiton about locating noises coming from suspension.
- 11013716Jan 14, 2025This bulletin is an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- 11013709Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Audi A3
37 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-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.
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