NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi A3 Safety Record
The 2023 Audi A3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Audi A3 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This leaves no star ratings from the NHTSA program for assessment, and thus no Safety Index can be computed. The vehicle's federal record shows a light burden of two recall campaigns for this model year, with zero owner complaints filed. While this indicates a quiet period of post-sale issues, the lack of crash-test data precludes any conclusion regarding occupant protection in a collision based on NHTSA figures.
The 2023 Audi A3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, with two recall campaigns on record, according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi A3?
The 2023 Audi A3 has generated no owner complaints to NHTSA. This absence of reported crashes, fires, injuries, or component failures positions the model in the Light recall and complaint burden band, the quietest tier in the MotorCaliber framework. Two recall campaigns have been issued. One addresses a Safety Certification label issue. The second, more critical recall campaign targets the front passenger air bag occupant classification sensor, which directly impacts air bag deployment behavior. For context, the 2020 Audi A3 achieved a Safety Index of 86, while the 2019 model posted an 82 in NHTSA testing. These figures for earlier model years do not apply to the 2023 vehicle, but they provide some historical reference for the A3 line.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi A3 have any recalls?
The 2023 Audi A3 is covered by two federal recall campaigns. The first involves the air bag occupant classification sensor for the front passenger position, a component that affects whether the passenger air bag deploys correctly. The second addresses the Safety Certification label, which may be missing or incorrect on affected vehicles. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive directive based on the available campaign data. Owners should verify remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V251000
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Reported 2024-04-03
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS22V901000
Risk: Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
Reported 2022-12-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi A3?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi A3. There are no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths in the complaint database for this model year. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, the absence of filings does not constitute a federal finding of safety.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi A3?
Two open recall campaigns mark the 2023 Audi A3's safety profile. Prospective owners are advised to use the VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to verify that these recalls have been addressed on any specific vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Audi A3, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Two recall campaigns cover the 2023 Audi A3: one for the front passenger air bag occupant classification sensor and one for a Safety Certification label issue. Owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi A3, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal complaint database for this model year.
- Tested sibling years exist within the A3 lineage, specifically the 2020 model at a Safety Index of 86 and the 2019 model at 82, but those scores apply only to those model years and cannot be transferred to the 2023 vehicle.
FAQ2023 Audi A3 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Audi A3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi A3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.