2016 Audi a3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Audi a3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.
2016 Audi a3 at a glance
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2016 Audi a3 recalls 3
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
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.
2016 Audi a3 common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Audi a3 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2016 Audi a3 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Audi a3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 ($17,737) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,668), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Audi a3 trims & engines on record
2016 Audi a3 vehicles on record
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium Plus, quattro Progressiv (Canada)WAUE8GFF4G1036438
2016 Audi a3 Premium, Komfort (Canada)WAUA7GFF8G1003461
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium Plus, quattro Progressiv (Canada)WAUE8GFF4G1051795
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada)WAUB8GFF6G1033382
2016 Audi a3 Premium, Komfort (Canada)WAUA7GFF4G1032844
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada)WAUB8GFF4G1073430
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium Plus, quattro Progressiv (Canada)WAUE8GFF7G1010562
2016 Audi a3 Premium, Komfort (Canada)WAUA7GFF9G1045296
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada)WAUB8GFF2G1038711
2016 Audi a3 Premium, Komfort (Canada)WAUA7GFF4G1003327
2016 Audi a3 quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada)WAUB8GFF8G1029740
Other Audi a3 model years
2016 Audi a3 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Audi a3 have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Audi a3?
Based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, air bags, fuel/propulsion system.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi a3 get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Audi a3 at about 27 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).
How much is a 2016 Audi a3 worth?
Comparable 2016 Audi a3 listings run roughly $14,499–$21,995, typically around $17,737 (from 11 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.