NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Audi A3 Safety Record
The 2025 Audi A3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Audi A3 currently has no federal crash-test ratings from NHTSA, precluding a Safety Index score. This means no star ratings are available for front, side, or rollover protection. On its recall record, the vehicle shows zero open campaigns. Owner-reported complaints are also minimal, with only three on file. While this data offers a narrow view of the A3's safety profile, the absence of any recall activity or significant complaint volume is notable. Potential buyers should be aware that, without crash-test results, a direct comparison of its structural safety or restraint effectiveness against tested vehicles is not possible.
The 2025 Audi A3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, 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 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi A3?
For the 2025 Audi A3, no recall campaigns have been issued, placing it in the Light burden band, MotorCaliber's least intensive tier for recalls and complaints. The complaint record is similarly sparse, with only three unverified allegations on file. Two of these relate to crash incidents, with other reports referencing Back Over Prevention, Electrical System, and Vehicle Speed Control. Given the low complaint volume, no consistent pattern of concern emerges. Official crash-test ratings from NHTSA are not yet available for the 2025 model year, and data from prior A3 generations, such as the 2020 A3's Safety Index of 86 or the 2019 A3's 82, do not apply to this current iteration.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi A3 have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi A3 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been named in a recall, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall filings can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi A3?
Three owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2025 A3. The top reported components are Unknown Or Other, Back Over Prevention, Electrical System, and Vehicle Speed Control. Two of the three complaints involve crash incidents. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi A3?
Shoppers considering a pre-owned 2025 A3 must verify the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase. Recall status is VIN-specific, and an open campaign may apply even after a vehicle changes hands.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Audi A3, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 A3, placing it in the Light burden band with no federally mandated repair actions at this time.
- Three unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA, with reported components including Back Over Prevention, Electrical System, and Vehicle Speed Control, two of the three involving alleged crash incidents.
- Tested sibling years, the 2020 A3 at index 86 and the 2019 A3 at index 82, provide historical crash-test context but those scores do not apply to the 2025 model year.
FAQ2025 Audi A3 safety questions
Was the 2025 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 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi A3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi A3 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Audi A3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi A3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A3 2025.
- 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.