2003 Audi A3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A3 years
- Not enough data 19th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi A3. That ranks 19th out of 23 A3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Audi A3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Audi A3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Audi A3.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 audi a3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) and the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral with the illumination of the check engine warning light. Additionally, the gear shifter lights illuminated displaying erroneous readings. The vehicle was…
Other Audi A3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 A3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 A3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 A3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 A3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 A3 | 9 | 6 |
| 2020 A3 | 16 | 3 |
| 2019 A3 | 10 | 3 |
| 2018 A3 | 33 | 2 |
| 2017 A3 | 44 | 2 |
| 2016 A3 | 82 | 3 |
| 2015 A3 | 93 | 2 |
| 2013 A3 | 20 | 3 |
| 2012 A3 | 43 | 4 |
| 2011 A3 | 43 | 4 |
| 2010 A3 | 50 | 5 |
| 2009 A3 | 47 | 5 |
| 2008 A3 | 43 | 3 |
| 2007 A3 | 52 | 3 |
| 2006 A3 | 123 | 4 |
| 2005 A3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 A3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 A3 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Audi A3?
Owners most often report air bags, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Audi A3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Audi A3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A3 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.