OverviewSpecificationsPrice
Audi A3
Audi A3 (2023)
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⚠ 21 complaints🔔 2 recalls
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe based on a strong overall safety record.
Specifications
Engine Size1984 cc
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission7 speed automatic
Combined MPG32 MPG
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Price$35,900$44,700–$55,500$28,650–$37,500$32,375–$36,075——
Engine Capacity1984 cc2L2L2L2.5L2.5L
Fuel TypeRegularPremiumRegularRegular Gas and ElectricityRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Transmission7 speed automaticAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (AM-S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AV-S6)Automatic (AV-S6)
Body TypeHatchbackSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDLarge CarsMidsize CarsSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Audi A3 is a safe and efficient hybrid hatchback offering a combined MPG of 32. With its 48V Li-Ion mild-hybrid system and a 2.0L turbocharged engine, it delivers a balanced blend of performance and economy.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • Good combined MPG
  • Turbocharged engine
  • Front-wheel drive
Cons
  • 2 recalls on record
  • 21 complaints on record
Complaints21 total
AUDI A4 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
Purchased used 2023 Audi A4, driven less than 6 times, 30 days later with less than 36k miles the Safety Air Bag Scale & Sensor are illuminating as a "Warning" on the Display Panel" .....ALREADY! Cannot drive, Sunday, Service Centers CLOSED....SAFETY HAZARD to PASSENGERS if vehicle used. AUDI Parts need to be of better quality material for its "Brand", and Customer Safety. DGuthrie - [email protected]
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
AUDI A4 2023 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
high
The contact owns a 2023 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The vehicle crossed a busy street and drove down an incline. The vehicle jumped a curb and came to a stop at a nearby hotel parking lot. There was no injury sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer found no failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
AUDI A3 2023 STEERING
high
Dealer is refusing to acknowledge the known BSG defect (TSB 2058831/13) and is instead attempting to charge for secondary electrical failures (ABS/AC) caused by the primary charging system failure. 2023 Audi A3 2.0T, VIN [XXX] . Recurring 48V BSG (Belt Starter Generator) failure causing complete loss of power steering and brake assist. First documented under warranty October 29, 2025 at 45,500 miles at Audi Livermore (RO #XXX) — 48V battery at 0%, fault code P0A7D00. Dealer only recharged battery and erased codes without replacing BSG. Vehicle became completely undriveable March 22, 2026 with cascading electrical failures including CELO state, ABS failure, and complete loss of power steering and brake assist — a dangerous safety condition. Vehicle has been at Audi Livermore since March 26, 2026 — 40 days — unrepaired. Audi is now attempting to charge $3,751.70 for consequential faults caused by the unrepaired BSG. Open Audi Corporate Case #XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
AUDI A3 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
I was driving vehicle and heard a loud sound like an explosion. I looked up and there was a big hole in my sunroof. The sunroof exploded. Yes you can look at it. It proceeded to crack and glass flew everywhere. Danger was that glass flew everywhere, got in my hair and could have been way worse. It is very dangerous and lucky I didn’t wreck. I have no idea was this is not deemed bad enough for recall. Audi has the vehicle and the case has been turned over to their corporate engineering department. They are going to determine if they will fix it which I know from reading this is a recurring issue. There were no warnings. Insurance knows but Audi is responsible.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
AUDI A6 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
Was driving on the highway, all of a sudden showed a sign of transmission malfunction and started decelerating which I could safely navigate the vehicle to the side of the road, got the vehicle towed to repair shop which they reported a transmission code P17F900- parking lock mechanical malfunction with codes P074700 and p077700 I am just out of warranty for this vehicle as I crossed 48000 miles. They have issued bulletins regarding this problem but no recall or extended warranty on that part this I deem as dangerous
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
Recalls2 total
TRANSPORT CANADA
AUDI — Airbag
394 unitsCAView recall →
TRANSPORT CANADA
AUDI — Brakes
476 unitsCAView recall →
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Status history
Certified→Safe7 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 8 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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