Model year guide

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron — representative photo
Representative photo

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined36 mpg

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

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 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.

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron MPG & running costs

Combined36 mpg
City34 mpg
Highway39 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Electric range400 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$3,250 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500
Fuel only$11,500
Per mile$0.15

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 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

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

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, when switching the distance display setting from kilometers to miles, the speedometer displays the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) only. Canadian regulations require that speed be displayed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or in both km/h and mph. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not…

Transport Canada #2020499 · Oct 2020

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.

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron trims & engines on record

Engines
1.4L · 150 kW

2018 Audi A3 E-Tron vehicles on record

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2018 Audi A3 E-Tron — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron get?

The 2018 Audi A3 E-Tron has a U.S. EPA estimate of 36 mpg combined (34 city / 39 highway).

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