2022 Audi A3 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 10th of 16 A3 years we score.

Owner complaints: 11; 3 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 10.3; 7,736 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.86×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 4; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 7
NHTSA crash rating: –

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi A3?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Audi A3 is 70 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 10th of the 16 A3 years we score.

The most reported problem is the transmission park or shifter, mostly the car rolling away (4 of 11 complaints). Owners also complain about the 12V battery and stalling. 4 of the 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 7 recalls. Audi also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the driver assistance systems. For comparison, the 2023 scores 78.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-24-04 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 70
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Audi warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

Shifter or park: the car rolling away4 complaints
12V battery failure2 complaints
Stall (cause not stated)2 complaints

How the 2022 A3 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.91×	−10
Everyday problems	0.75×	−4
Problems in the last two years	0.91×	−9
Recalls	1.6×	−7
Score		70

What Owners Report

We read all 11 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A3, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 11.

Shifter or park: the car rolling away
4 complaints (36%)
The car rolling away, warning lights and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (18%)
A failure and draining the battery.
Stall (cause not stated)
2 complaints (18%)
Stalling. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.

Reported Once (6)

Show the 6 problems reported once

Alternator or charging failure
Control module (unspecified): fault code
Driver-assist camera and radar: wrong readings
Phone and navigation: wrong readings
Seat belts: not releasing
Vibration (cause not stated)

How the 2022 Audi A3 Compares With Other Years

The other A3 years of the 4th generation (8Y), 2022 to 2026, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	5.2	0	–
2025	Not scored	–	–	7.7	0	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2024	Not scored	–	–	3.4	0	–
2023	Good	78	0.62×	4.5	2	Alternator or charging failure
2022 This year	Good	70	0.86×	10.3	7	Shifter or park: the car rolling away

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2022 Audi A3 Recalls

Seven recalls cover the 2022 Audi A3. The most recent was issued in November 2022: “Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111, November 2022
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V823000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 2, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111, October 2022
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
NHTSA 22V652000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 29, 2022. By the third quarter of 2024, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seat Belt Tensioners May Not Restrain Properly
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 22V515000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jul 20, 2022. By the third quarter of 2024, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Incorrect Child Seat Anchorage Symbol/FMVSS 225
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.
NHTSA 22V224000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 6, 2022. By the first quarter of 2024, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 21V606000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 5, 2021. By the second quarter of 2023, 96% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi A3 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2022 Audi A3, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 A3, from its seven recalls, an Audi warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111, November 2022 NHTSA 22V823000
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111, October 2022 NHTSA 22V806000
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA 22V652000
Seat Belt Tensioners May Not Restrain Properly NHTSA 22V515000
Incorrect Child Seat Anchorage Symbol/FMVSS 225 NHTSA 22V224000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 7 recalls and which are still open.

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Transmission park or shifter
12V battery
Stalling
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All A3 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.