2004 Audi A3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A3 years
- Not enough data 17th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Audi A3. That ranks 17th out of 23 A3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,650 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | 2,650 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 16 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Audi A3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Reading my e-mail notification from nhtsa i found that the recall no. 17v-509 issued to vwgoa may affect and apply to our car (audi a3 my 2004 engine 2.0 fsi) since it has the same failed part on its structure (1k0 906 093 f). Checking the engines list originally on the recall report from august…
Transmission failure--locked out of reverse.*ak
Blinding glare from the hid headlights, coupled with use of "fog lights" when no fog present. I find it harder each year to drive at night due to the situation which often cause you to loose sight of the road ahead. The hid lights mayu be within "spec", but perhaps the spec for hid liughts should…
When driving at a moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver had to put vehicle in neutral and apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to slow down, and eventually to stop. *ak
Gentlemen, purchase a new 2004 audi a4, drove off the lot and traveled approximately 3 blocks before the right rear tire blew out! Turns out a flat 3" piece of metal completely pierced through the tire and wheel! This car was ordered with a 18" wheel and tire package called the "ultra sport…
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 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 A3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 A3 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Audi A3?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Audi A3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.