Model year guide

2025 Audi A3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Audi A3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2025 Audi A3 — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Audi A3 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints6

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

2025 Audi A3 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2025 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.

2025 Audi A3 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Dimensions & weight

Length
177.2 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Curb weight
2,866 lb
Front track
61.0 in
Rear track
60.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Audi A3. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 544

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 544.

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.

Bulletin TSB_2083393_1 · Engine · Sep 2026

This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.

Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.

Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.

Bulletin TSB_2065871_4 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.

Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim.

Bulletin TSB_2073860_2 · Structure · Sep 2026

This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the Bluetooth/Audi smartphone interface connects slowly or the connection is interrupted.

Bulletin TSB_2081006_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the A3 FWD. 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.

2025 Audi A3 vehicles on record

Other Audi A3 model years

2025 Audi A3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Audi A3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2025 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.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi A3?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, steering, forward collision avoidance.

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