Model year guide

2015 Audi A3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Audi A3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 93 on record.

2015 Audi A3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Audi A3 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints176
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined31 mpg
Typical price$22,671

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2015 Audi A3 recalls 2

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger NHTSA Campaign #21V198000 · 22/03/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #24V110000 · 14/02/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions…

Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-8…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Audi A3 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2015 Audi A3 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2015 Audi A3 MPG & running costs

Combined31 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway37 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Audi A3 worth?

Low
$15,000
Typical price
$22,671
High
$28,250

From 92 comparable 2015 Audi A3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Audi A3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,650
Total$21,400
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,671) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,034), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Audi A3 trims & engines on record

Trims
1.8 TFSI Premium · Premium Plus · 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro · Premium · 1.8 TFSI Premium Plus · 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro · quattro Premium Plus · S Line quattro Prestige · quattro Premium
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl 170 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 220 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 150 hp

2015 Audi A3 vehicles on record

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Other Audi A3 model years

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2015 Audi A3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Audi A3 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Audi A3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A3?

Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system.

What is the 2015 Audi A3 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2015 Audi A3 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi A3 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Audi A3 at about 31 mpg combined (27 city / 37 highway).

How much is a 2015 Audi A3 worth?

Comparable 2015 Audi A3 listings run roughly $15,000–$28,250, typically around $22,671 (from 92 vehicles).

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