2017 Audi A3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 34%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Audi A3, 34% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 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.
“My car after starting (with engine either cool or warm) will stall at times when I'm going2-3 MPH. I have stalled at intersections. I go to put my foot on the gas and the car will sputter and stall. It will then restart with a little difficulty though starts back up. There are no icons that illuminate on the dashboard with any problem. There are no check engine lights or battery lights that are going off.”
NHTSA complaint #11308609, filed 2020-02, 72,000 miles“I was refilling my fuel tank of my vehicle at gas station, but it kept clicking off with the back pressure as if the tank was full. I tried filling slowly to see if that would work, it did the same thing. . I left and on my way on the highway, a young man signaled me to pull over, I was hesitant, but did so. He showed me that fuel was draining from my car. Luckily , I did not have a fire as it was close to the muffler system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327796, filed 2020-06, 50,000 miles“Engine stalls while accelerating from a stop. This condition has been dangerous. Car has been to the Audi dealer 3 times to remedy the problem. That cannot diagnose the issue. It is going in for a 4th time april 12th 2021. This issue is extremely dangerous. The car will lose power and stall as you are pulling out into traffic. Happens daily.”
NHTSA complaint #11403263, filed 2021-03, 10,000 miles“2017 Audi A3 sedan- with around 47,000 miles -stalled out in drive thru and at a red light intersection. Twice. Almost got in 2 accidents while driving once on the highway and once on a city road. Engine light on dash was blinking. Code reader initially was reading p0300, p0301 and p0302 .. Multiple cylinder misfires. Towed car to Audi, and they did complete maintenance service. Ran codes and now all of the sudden it need a new transmission and the code is p0172 bank 1 system too rich. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402605, filed 2021-03, 47,000 miles“The high voltage battery no longer charges to full. Only 7 out of 8 possible indicator bars are illuminated, the car now only shows 17-20 miles available. When I purchased the car 3 years ago, it showed 28-29 miles available. Car was at Audi dealership, got tested, Audi says it's within tolerance. I disagree, 30% to 40% of the capacity is lost so far. There are many more owners that are reporting the same issue on the Facebook Audi A3 group.”
NHTSA complaint #11560571, filed 2023-12Related 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 2017 Audi A3
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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