2005 Audi A3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Audi A3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 585 on record.
2005 Audi A3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2005 Audi A3 recalls 1
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 173
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 173.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
Bulletin A9423672071954_1 · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,026 Audi owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022.
Bulletin TRMDMV_VA_Audi · Equipment · Jul 2022This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 48-2022 · Equipment · Jun 2022This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Bulletin A9122752024323_9 · Electrical System · Feb 2022This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
Bulletin A9121342018187_1 · Equipment · Sep 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Bulletin A0021482021205_6 · Structure, Equipment · Jun 2021This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
Bulletin SM C-2020 · Equipment · Dec 2020Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
Bulletin 21AUTIRECHAINS · Tires, Wheels, Equipment · Sep 2020Source: 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.
2005 Audi A3 trims & engines on record
2005 Audi A3 vehicles on record
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