2015 Audi A3 fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Audi A3 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2015 Audi A3 was subject to a fuel suction jet pump safety recall. Before the recall repair was available, the vehicle developed a fuel leak and fuel-spilling problem. Audi inspected the vehicle in XXX and documented that its Tech Line advised replacing the fuel tank and all attaching…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“I have an appointment at Audi of Richmond on Wednesday 08/19/26 and was told to have the car there on Tuesday the day before the appointment to fix the recalls. I called Audi USA roadside assistance and also the actual dealership about a complimentary tow based of the fact the reason it stop…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 5 | 15% |
| 2017 A3 | 15 | 34% |
| 2016 A3 | 16 | 20% |
| 2013 A3 | 3 | 15% |
| 2012 A3 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 A3 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 A3 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 A3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 A3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 A3 | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Audi A3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.