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2015 Audi A 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

8.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,666

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2024095 · manufacturer campaign 20UF / 20YF

14 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015–2020 · Golf 2015–2019 · Gti 2015–2020 · Jetta 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If this happens, fuel could leak from the charcoal canister. Note: This problem could cause a fuel odor, the fuel nozzle to stop early and/or fuel to spill when refueling.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the suction jet pump.

86,308 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Label

Transport Canada recall 2020353 · manufacturer campaign 97EM 97EK 97EL

4 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2010–2013, 2015 · Atlas 2018–2019 · Beetle 2013–2015 · Golf 2010–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.

Why it matters

User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.

What the dealer will do

The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.

132,432 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019308 · manufacturer campaign 69Z4

19 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015–2019 · RS 3 2018–2019 · S 3 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a loose wiring connection for the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even though the seat may be occupied. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new connector for the passenger occupant detection system. The wiring will also be re-routed under the seat.

15,723 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2017229 · manufacturer campaign 51F5

26 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the certification label may have an incorrect vehicle production date printed on it, contrary to the requirements of the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct information.

394 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2016430 · manufacturer campaign 20Y5 / 20Y6

2 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015–2016 · Golf 2015–2016 · Gti 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the suction pump inside the fuel tank designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system may be compromised. This could cause fuel to flow directly into the EVAP system which could, over time, accumulate and cause a leak through the charcoal canister filter element. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the suction pump inside the fuel tank.

33,894 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015583 · manufacturer campaign 74C9

7 December 2015

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect or out of specification stitching in the driver and/or front passenger seat cover. In the event of a crash, this could prevent the side impact airbag from deploying correctly which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver and/or passenger seat back covers as necessary.

239 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2015161 · manufacturer campaign 20V5 / 20W5

16 April 2015

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015 · Golf 2015 · Gti 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could result in a no-start condition, or an engine stall without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel pump.

1,203 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 74% of 97 2015 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
198 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Audi A 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2015 Audi A 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Audi A 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2015 Audi A 3 at 8.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 198 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2015 Audi A 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,666 in fuel, producing roughly 3,973 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.