Every 2022 Audi A3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V806000
Oct 26, 2022Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Full recall details for 22V806000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V823000
Feb 11, 2022Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Full recall details for 22V823000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 21V825000
Oct 20, 2021Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Full recall details for 21V825000 →
2022 Audi A3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi A3. Audi has issued at least 823 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System4
- Air Bags3
- Power Train2
- Back Over Prevention1
- Engine1
- Seat Belts1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (277)
- Equipment (160)
- Unknown Or Other (108)
- Structure (72)
- Service Brakes (40)
- Suspension (36)
Read Audi A3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi A3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“On March 22, 2026, my Check Engine light came on while driving my 2022 Audi A3. Prior to this, I had been noticing a slight jerk when accelerating from a stop.”
2022 AUDI A3Mar 23, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11726245
“I get an error message that says: Selector Lever Malfunction. Currently the car is still drivable it is an issue with the transmission/gear shifter for transmission. This could cause serious injury if the transmission decided to stop working/communicating with the sensor while driving.”
2022 AUDI A3Jan 27, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11713636
“I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit.”
2022 AUDI A3Dec 2, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11702558
“Installed two brand new batteries. The new batteries won't stay charged. The car cut off suddenly while I was driving. Many codes started flashing rapidly. The brake makes a clicking when trying to restart the car. The car wouldn't start.”
2022 AUDI A3Nov 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11701640
“While driving the alternator failed. The battery also failed. Multiple instances at the dealer trying to repair.”
2022 AUDI A3Aug 29, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11541559
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