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2022 Audi A3 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Audi A3 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 9owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
9 complaints, against an average of 50 for the other 10 Audi A3 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Audi A3?
The components named most often in the 9 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2022 Audi A3 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Audi A3 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2022 Audi A3 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been…On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Risk: On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Fix: Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.
UK DVSARestraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident
Risk: The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.
UK DVSAThe fuse in the high-voltage system may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand
Risk: The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.
Fix: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
EU Safety GateImproper folding of the airbag may impede the deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of an accident.A rip could occur in the airbag leading to insufficient protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateDeviations in the manufacturing process may result in either of the front seat belt reels not achieving full restraint, increasing the…Deviations in the manufacturing process may result in either of the front seat belt reels not achieving full restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe fuse in the high-voltage (HV) system may have been produced with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.In the event of a short circuit in the high-voltage system, a voltage flashover could occur inside the vehicle and subsequently pose a risk of fire and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe bolt of the pressure-input shaft situated between the electromechanical brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose.As a result, the mechanical connection between the brake pedal and thebrake servo would no longer be guaranteed, increasing the risk of anaccident.In the event of an emergency, the vehicle can be immobilised by activating the electronic parking brake. The product does not meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 10/09/2021
What do 2022 Audi A3 owners report?
9 of the 9 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
On March 22, 2026, my Check Engine light came on while driving my 2022 Audi A3. Prior to this, I had been noticing a slight jerk when accelerating from a stop. Because Audi dealerships charge approximately $250 just to read diagnostic codes, I went to Discount Auto Parts, where they retrieved code P27F500 — indicating the gear shift lock solenoid is stuck in the open position. I then contacted my Audi dealership and asked directly whether this required a software update or if the gear selector was physically failing. They refused to give me a straight answer. I separately spoke with an Audi…
I get an error message that says: Selector Lever Malfunction. Currently the car is still drivable it is an issue with the transmission/gear shifter for transmission. This could cause serious injury if the transmission decided to stop working/communicating with the sensor while driving. Currently it states that it is safe to drive, however I could be on my way home and have it switch without warning. Based on research online, this error has effected many people with the same exact year, make, and model as my car. Where this could effect the transmission it could cause serious safety issues for…
I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit. There wasn't any traffic nearby behind me. Should there have been, we likely would have been struck from the rear.The way the car just put us down like that is very dangerous. I am being told it may be an alternator issue.
Installed two brand new batteries. The new batteries won't stay charged. The car cut off suddenly while I was driving. Many codes started flashing rapidly. The brake makes a clicking when trying to restart the car. The car wouldn't start.
Car intermittently doesn’t go into park and rolls
While driving the alternator failed. The battery also failed. Multiple instances at the dealer trying to repair.
The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V652000 (Air Bags) and 22V823000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V515000 (Seat Belts) and 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the front and rear seat belts had malfunctioned. The seat belts would lock in position not enabling the passenger to release themselves from the seat belts. The seat belts sometimes fail to tighten and secure the passenger while seated. The manufacturer was made…
2022 Audi A3: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Audi A3 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi A3; the most common categories were electrical system (4, 44.4%), air bags (3, 33.3%), power train (2, 22.2%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi A3?
Across 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (44.4% of complaints), air bags (33.3% of complaints), power train (22.2% of complaints), back over prevention (11.1% of complaints), engine (11.1% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Audi A3 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Audi A3. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own A3
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only.