2004 Audi A3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Audi A3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 443 on record.
2004 Audi A3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Audi A3 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Audi A3.
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.
2004 Audi A3 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 63
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 63.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Bulletin A0021482021205_6 · Structure, Equipment · Jun 2021This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
Bulletin A3720992060148_1 · Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2020This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Bulletin A012046201475310 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2020New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
Bulletin 20AUTIRECHAINS · Tires, Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Dec 2019This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sport…
Bulletin A9119652050565_2 · Electrical System · Jun 2019This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
Bulletin A911743 2042097- · Electrical System · Aug 2017This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
Bulletin A941791 2012749- · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2017This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Bulletin SM 44-2017 EN · Equipment · Jun 2017This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Bulletin A171782 2010043- · Engine · May 2017Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the A3. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2004 Audi A3 trims & engines on record
2004 Audi A3 vehicles on record
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