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Audi A3Model year report

2019 Audi A3 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,223miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Audi A3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2019 Audi A3. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and seats (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,223 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 664 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign, 1 NHTSA investigation and 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the front passenger and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I was driving on nj turnpike on a 75 mile trip back home and after into 55 miles of the trip, the vehicle completely lost power.. I was going about 65 miles or so and it was extremely scary and dangerous. With the grace of god, I was able to use the momentum to make it to a side lane between the travel lanes and merge lane off of the ramp, the are car lost so much power and trying to maneuvering around traffic that I was not even able to make it to the safety side lane. The car has to be towed to the exit. Audi took it to their local dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11327937, filed 2020-06, 12,946 miles

Air bags: “Audi has stated there are no parts available to address the PODS recall 21V198 since March 2021. My dealership sold my vehicle to me at the end of my lease without having addressed this safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11480136, filed 2022-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,946 and 13,500 miles.

0%0–1075%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,223 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2020202122022220232024220252
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Audi A3. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
A3 · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 10.9% risk
A3 · sedan FWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 10.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning not available, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Audi A3 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A3 FWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic263529$2,300
A3 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic223025$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Audi A3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 664 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 664 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A3

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20255—0—28—Too new
2023757,0832—32—Too new
2022926,0006—32—Not enough data
2020167,0003530—Falling
20191013,2233529—Not enough data
20183323,000252924 · FewerFalling
20174448,500252919 · FewerFalling
20168362,300352720 · FewerFalling
20159363,50025278 · FewerFalling
20132050,0003—24—Falling
20124366,5574—2450 · TypicalFalling
20114350,1004—2473 · MoreFalling
20105048,5005—2499 · MoreFalling
20094772,5005—2478 · MoreFalling
20084325,0003—2582 · MoreStable
20075262,0003—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612372,0004—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200462,6500———Not enough data

All Audi A3 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2019 Audi A3 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Audi A3 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2019 Audi A3 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Audi A3 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Audi A3 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi A3 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Audi A3 (A3, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Audi A3 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,223 miles and the middle half falls between 12,946 and 13,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.