Model year guide

1996 Audi A3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Audi A3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 28 on record.

1996 Audi A3 — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Audi A3 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1996 Audi A3 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Audi A3.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 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.

About the Audi A3

The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996.

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1996 Audi A3 vehicles on record

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1996 Audi A3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Audi A3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Audi A3. 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.

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