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2023 Audi A3

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2023 Audi A3, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2023 Audi A3 has 2 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2023 Audi A3 recalls (2)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy: Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

2023 Audi A3 owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2023 Audi A3.

Checking a used Audi A3 before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2023 A3 in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular A3's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2023 Audi A3 in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.

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2023 Audi A3 — questions and answers

Does the 2023 Audi A3 have any recalls?+

Our check found 2 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2023 Audi A3. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2023 Audi A3 have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2023 Audi A3 in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2023 Audi A3 safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2023 Audi A3. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2023 Audi A3 VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Audi free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Audi dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.