2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron Problems & Complaints

Few complaints50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A3 Sportback E-Tron at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best A3 Sportback E-Tron years: 2018. Compare all years →

2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalls (2)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 21V-198 · Mar 22, 2021 · 153,152 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 19V-474 · Jun 19, 2019 · 138,896 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, the most recent from March 22, 2021 (front passenger). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018. See the full Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.