CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Audi A3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2023 Audi A3 recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
A loose electrical connection in the front passenger seat's occupant detection system control module can cause the front passenger airbag to switch off without warning.
Missing Vehicle Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading
The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar of certain 2023 Audi A3, RS 3, and S3 vehicles is missing weight capacity information, so the vehicles do not meet federal labeling requirements.
Most common 2023 Audi A3 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
BSG/alternator faulty. Started displaying âelectrical malfunction!â Had to stop immediately before immediate shut down on road. Problem had been known on hybrid models of Audi specially larger models. Recall/TSB have been opened for those vehicles. Vehicle was inspected by dealership. No prior warning other than that immediate red warning.
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) â 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 steer
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 didnât 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.
Please see attachment: âHello, my name is [XXX] . I'm I'm calling about a vehicle. Recall on an Audi 2023. And I'm having trouble with the manufacturer regarding this Notice that they sent us [XXX] . thank you very much bye-byeâ¦â INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2023 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the contact observed a RED triangle icon, and the message "Electrical System Malfunction Defect - Low Charge" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and stalled. The vehicle was restarted after 45 minutes. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fault control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,083.
2023 Audi A3 questions
Does the 2023 Audi A3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Audi A3: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Missing Vehicle Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi A3?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (2), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.