2025 Audi A3 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the A3 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2025 Audi A3 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (2 complaints).

5complaints
0recalls
2crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Audi A3 problems

  • Other / not specified
    360%
  • Driver assistance
    240%
  • Electrical system
    120%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    120%
  • Brakes
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi A3 complaints by model year

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

Best A3 years: 2019, 2013, 2020. Years to avoid: 2016, 2015, 2006. Compare all years →

2025 Audi A3 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchAWD24 / 34 / 28

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Audi A3 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 A3 rates few complaints: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the A3 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Audi A3?

The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about warnings. Next are the electrical system (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Audi A3 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Audi A3. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi A3?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2013 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016, 2015 and 2006. See the full Audi A3 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.