CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Audi A3 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
2020 Audi A3 recalls
Fuel Pump Seal Can Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk
A seal on a suction jet pump inside the fuel tank can fail, allowing fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk
Some vehicles may not detect a sudden loss of air pressure when all four tires deflate at the same time.
Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied
The passenger occupant detection system on these Audi vehicles may malfunction and turn off the front passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Most common 2020 Audi A3 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
At 70,000 miles with only one owner, it develops transmission problems, making it unsafe to drive and control the car; control of the car is lost. Here is the link from the Dealer [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Tire Brand: Continental Tire Line / Model: ProContact TX Tire Size: 225/40R18 What Happened: This is the second tire failure Iâve experienced on Continental ProContact TX tires (OEM on my 2020 Audi A3 S Line). At only 13,000 total miles, Iâve had two separate instances of sidewall bubbles on different tires. â¢The first occurred in 2022 at just under 7,000 miles and caused the vehicle to fail PA state inspection. Continental covered 50% of the replacement cost after I submitted a warranty claim. â¢The second bubble appeared in June 2025 on the front passenger tire. At that point, I replaced all four tires out of safety concerns and disposed of the Continentals. The vehicle is in exc
Car has 50,000 miles and vehicle has a bulletin on the vehicle from Audi, where the vehicle goes into limp mode and only shift through certain gears, rendering the vehicle, unable to drive and creating a safety hazard due to the fact that it canât drive at Highway speed and or jolt and skips gears. Code for the P173600 known issue by Audi, went into mode while merging onto freeway and a lost control of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2020 Audi A3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunction warning light was displayed, and the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission mechatronics had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 17,525.
As of October 25, 2022, the manufacturer (Audi) continues to not provide a solution to Recall Number 69BY / NHTSA Recall Number 21V198, stating that parts are still not available.
2020 Audi A3 questions
Does the 2020 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Audi A3: Fuel Pump Seal Can Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk; Tire Pressure Warning May Miss All-Tire Air Loss, Raising Crash Risk; Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi A3?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Unknown Or Other (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Audi A3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.