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Audi A3Model year report

2022 Audi A3 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
32 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 29 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Audi A3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi A3. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,000 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 823 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the video (touch)screen/monitor/unit and 277 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 14 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

Electrical system: “I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit. There wasn't any traffic nearby behind me. Should there have been, we likely would have been struck from the rear.The way the car just put us down like that is very dangerous. I am being told it may be an alternator issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11702558, filed 2025-12

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V515000 (Seat Belts) and 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the front and rear seat belts had malfunctioned. The seat belts would lock in position not enabling the passenger to release themselves from the seat belts. The seat belts sometimes fail to tighten and secure the passenger while seated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11487318, filed 2022-09, 26,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “On March 22, 2026, my Check Engine light came on while driving my 2022 Audi A3. Prior to this, I had been noticing a slight jerk when accelerating from a stop. Because Audi dealerships charge approximately $250 just to read diagnostic codes, I went to Discount Auto Parts, where they retrieved code P27F500 — indicating the gear shift lock solenoid is stuck in the open position. I then contacted my Audi dealership and asked directly whether this required a software update or if the gear selector was physically failing. They refused to give me a straight answer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726245, filed 2026-03

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V652000 (Air Bags) and 22V823000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11493657, filed 2022-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 26,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

202232023202532026
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 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-cyl · hybrid7-speed automatic293832$2,100
A3 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid7-speed automatic283631$2,150

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 2022 Audi A3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 823 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 823 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 2022 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi A3 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Audi A3 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2022 Audi A3 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi A3 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Audi A3 (A3, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 32 mpg combined, 29 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Audi A3 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,000 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 26,000 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.