NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Audi A3 Safety Record
The 2022 Audi A3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2022 Audi A3, the federal safety administration has published no crash-test data; consequently, no star ratings or computed Safety Index score exists for this model year. This absence of core safety measurement is a significant information gap for consumers, rather than an implicit endorsement or critique of its crashworthiness. Six recall campaigns have been issued, addressing issues from front passenger air bags to seat belt pretensioners. No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. This record places the 2022 A3 in the Light recall and complaint burden band.
The 2022 Audi A3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries six recall campaigns including a front passenger air bag recall and a seat belt pretensioner recall, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi A3?
The 2022 Audi A3 was not subjected to NHTSA crash testing, leaving its direct crashworthiness unrated by federal authorities. This absence of data means no Safety Index score can be assigned for this model year. However, its recall record offers some insight into potential safety concerns. Six recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 A3, a significant number for a vehicle of its age. Of particular note are three recalls related to occupant restraints: one for the front passenger airbag, another for the seat belt pretensioner, and a third concerning the child seat LATCH anchors. These directly impact passenger safety in a collision. Additional recalls address the infotainment system and backup camera, the latter affecting rearward visibility and potential back-over incidents. Despite these recalls, the 2022 Audi A3 has generated zero NHTSA owner complaints, a fact that stands out but does not replace formal crash-test evaluations. While prior model years like the 2020 A3 (Safety Index of 86) and the 2019 A3 (Safety Index of 82) have been rated, these scores are specific to those vehicles and do not apply to the 2022 model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi A3 have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi A3 carries six recall campaigns. The components involved are: the backup camera display function, the infotainment touchscreen unit, the front passenger air bag (which may have been incorrectly assembled), the seat belt pretensioner retention force, and the child seat LATCH anchor fitting sleeves. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive associated with these campaigns in the data provided, but the front air bag and seat belt pretensioner recalls directly involve primary restraint systems and warrant prompt attention through the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V823000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK
Reported 2022-11-02
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL22V652000
Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
Reported 2022-08-29
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER22V515000
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
Reported 2022-07-20
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR22V224000
Risk: An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
Reported 2022-04-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V825000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Reported 2021-10-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi A3?
NHTSA's complaint database shows zero owner complaints filed against the 2022 Audi A3, meaning there are no reported top components, no alleged crash events, no alleged fires, no alleged injuries, and no alleged deaths associated with this model year in the federal record. The absence of complaints is noted as a data point, not as a safety certification.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi A3?
Owners and prospective buyers of a used 2022 Audi A3 should confirm its recall status with NHTSA, as six recall campaigns have been initiated for the model year. Recall repairs are provided by dealers at no charge.
- The 2022 Audi A3 has no NHTSA crash-test score or star ratings; NHTSA did not test this model year, and that absence is a data gap, not a safety verdict.
- Two of the six 2022 A3 recall campaigns involve primary restraint systems: the front passenger air bag assembly and the seat belt pretensioner retention force, both of which are directly relevant to occupant protection.
- A third recall addresses the child seat LATCH anchor fitting sleeves, making it important for owners or buyers who use rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints in this vehicle.
- Zero NHTSA owner complaints are on record for the 2022 A3, but shoppers must still run the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to verify whether any of the six recall campaigns have been completed on the individual vehicle they are considering.
FAQ2022 Audi A3 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi A3 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi A3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi A3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi A3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi A3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A3 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.