3
recalls
The Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron has 3 recalls covering 293,264 vehicles as reported; model year 2016 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2016: 3
Units affected
293K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system1
- Tires1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Wheels1
- Complaints
- 4
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron by component
- Air bags3 · 293K units
Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | Audi A3, A3 Sportback E-TRON, R8, S3 and 6 more (2016): Air bagsNo. 22V543000 | Fire | 1,216 |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Audi A3, A3 Sportback E-TRON, RS 3, S3 (2015-2020): Air bagsNo. 21V198000 | Crash risk | 153,152 |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Audi A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback E-TRON, RS 3, S3 (2015-2019): Air bagsNo. 19V474000 | Crash risk | 138,896 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron have?
3 recalls cover the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, for 293,264 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?
Electrical system: named in 1 of the 4 safety complaints about the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, then tires (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.