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2015 Audi A3
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 35 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 | 328 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 | 292 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the ev
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
136 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2015 Audi A3?
EPA figures for the 2015 Audi A3 reach 35 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2015 Audi A3?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi A3. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2015 Audi A3?
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A3, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2015 Audi A3?
NHTSA gave the 2015 Audi A3 (2015 Audi A3 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.