2016 Audi a3 e-tron problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi a3 e-tron get?

The 2016 Audi a3 e-tron has a U.S. EPA estimate of 35 mpg combined (33 city / 37 highway).

2016 Audi a3 e-tron at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined35 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Audi a3 e-tron recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Audi a3 e-tron.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Audi a3 e-tron MPG & running costs

Combined35 mpg

City33 mpg

Highway37 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,350

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Electric range380 mi

Charge time (240V)2.5 hours

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Engine start-stopYes

Passenger volume89 cu ft

Cargo volume14 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Audi a3 e-tron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,750

Fuel only$11,750

Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi a3 e-tron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners…

Transport Canada #2022403 · Jul 2022

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a person is seated in the front passenger seat. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also…

Transport Canada #2021169 · Mar 2021

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a loose wiring connection for the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even though the seat may be occupied. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would a…

Transport Canada #2019308 · Jun 2019

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2016 Audi a3 e-tron trims & engines on record

Trims

Prestige, Technik (Canada) · Plus

Engines

1.4L 4-cyl 204 hp

2016 Audi a3 e-tron vehicles on record

Other Audi a3 e-tron model years

2020 2019 2018 2017 2015

2016 Audi a3 e-tron — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Audi a3 e-tron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi a3 e-tron. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi a3 e-tron get?

The 2016 Audi a3 e-tron has a U.S. EPA estimate of 35 mpg combined (33 city / 37 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.