2022 Audi A3 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Audi A3, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
9
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 A3 and 9 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 4 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 6). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- SEAT BELTS1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION1
- ENGINE1
2022 A3 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 22V823000
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."
Remedy: 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.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 22V806000
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."
Remedy: 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 22V652000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · 22V515000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR · 22V224000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 21V825000
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."
Remedy: 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.
2022 A3 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2077458_3 | Oct 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides workshop information when the immobilizer cannot be adapted after the loss of keys. | 11039219 |
| TSB_2043424_21 | Oct 29, 2026 | SUSPENSION | This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeaking noises from the front end on uneven roads. | 11039208 |
| TSB_2070568_7 | Oct 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015). | 11039213 |
| TSB_2082976_3 | Oct 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin provides information regarding the current top concerns being addressed by the Audi Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team. | 11039258 |
| TSB_2077593_3 | Oct 21, 2026 | ENGINE | This bulletin provides information when DTCs P00B700, P011600, or P268100 is stored; engine temperature too high. | 11039222 |
| TSB_2080517_5 | Oct 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning. | 11039239 |
| TSB_2075199_3 | Oct 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands off detection). | 11039216 |
| TSB_2077443_4 | Oct 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This service information bulletin provides information when the convernience opening does not work. | 11039218 |
| TSB_2071770_12 | Oct 19, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information for all gasoline engines when the MIL is on; DTC P240700 is stored - Fuel leak detection pump. | 11039214 |
| TSB_2062540_2 | Oct 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin procides information when there are leaks in the area of the front end/engine compartment/gearbox/aux hydraulic pump. | 11039211 |
| TSB_2082323_2 | Oct 15, 2026 | ENGINE | This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines. | 11039252 |
| TSB_2074058_5 | Oct 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin provides information when the paint is peeling off of black trims/trim strips. | 11039215 |
| TSB_2022032_13 | Oct 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system. | 11039207 |
| TSB_2021205_11 | Oct 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures. | 11039206 |
| TSB_2083517_1 | Oct 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin provides information when a vehicle is delivered without the Audi connect activation card. | 11039271 |
| TSB_2077475_3 | Oct 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This TSB provides information when the gearbox warning light is on; event memory entry P0174A00/P174E00. | 11039220 |
| TSB_2012749_19 | Oct 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation. | 11039205 |
| TSB_2083409_1 | Sep 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded. | 11038130 |
| TSB_2052680_2 | Sep 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer. | 11038027 |
| TSB_2074846_5 | Sep 22, 2026 | STEERING | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. | 11038042 |
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