Recalls for 2026 Audi A3

This is the Europe edition of the manual. NHTSA lists recalls only for vehicles sold in the United States. For this edition, ask a dealer or the manufacturer in your country, or check your VIN with them.

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2024–2026 Audi A3 FAQ

What should I do if the brake fault warning appears?

2026

The message means the brake system has malfunctioned; if ABS, ESC, and brake force distribution also fail, a brake-servo failure requires much more pedal force.

Stop safely, do not drive on, and seek professional assistance.

Page 114 in the 2026 manual →

What should I do if the parking brake fault message says to contact a workshop?

2026

Go promptly to a qualified workshop to have the fault rectified.

Do not park on a slope; secure the vehicle before leaving so it cannot roll away.

Page 117 in the 2026 manual →

How do I reset the service interval display after changing the oil?

2026

After changing the oil yourself, use MMI: CAR > Settings & service > Service intervals to reset the display.

Only reset the oil change interval display after changing the oil.

Page 306 in the 2026 manual →

2024–2025

In the MMI, select VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals to view the remaining time or distance.

Page 239 in the 2025 manual →

How do I check when my next service is due?

2026

In the MMI, select CAR > Settings & service > Service intervals to see the time and distance remaining until the next service.

For vehicles with flexible oil change service, a new vehicle’s interval cannot be checked until it has been driven about 500 km.

Page 306 in the 2026 manual →

What should I do if the automatic headlights malfunction?

2024–2025

The low beams remain on with AUTO for safety; drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or Service Facility for correction.

Page 56 in the 2025 manual →

What does a headlight range control malfunction message mean?

2024–2025

A fault in the headlight range control system could glare other road users.

Immediately drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for correction of the malfunction.

Page 56 in the 2025 manual →

What should I do if a turn signal blinks twice as fast?

2024–2025

A failed turn signal bulb requires careful, immediate driving to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for correction.

Page 54 in the 2025 manual →

Audi A3 complaints to NHTSA

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Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

YearComplaintsCrashes / fires / injuriesMost reported areas
202600 / 0 / 0None reported
202552 / 0 / 0Unknown or other (3), Service brakes (1), Forward collision avoidance (1)
202420 / 0 / 0Electrical system (2), Steering (1), Service brakes (1)

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01.

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