2017 Audi A3 fuel/propulsion system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Audi A3 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“RECALL CAMPAIGN 20YF; DESCRIPTION- SUCTION JET PUMP I was not made aware of the recall until fuel began gushing out of my passenger side rear. The Audi dealership was aware of the recall in July of 2025 when I had routine maintenance at the service department, however it was not addressed. Fast…”
filed Jun 13, 2026
“While driving at highway speeds, a warning light appeared as well as an alert indicating the car was limited to no more than 4000rpm. After coming to a stop, a strong smell of gasoline was noticed in the passenger compartment. Continued driving home uneventfully but the strong smell of gas…”
filed Feb 20, 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% |
| 2016 A3 | 16 | 20% |
| 2015 A3 | 10 | 11% |
| 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 2017 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.