Audi A3 air bags problems by year
322 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 12 A3 model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 56 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 17 | 52% | — | |
| 2017 A3 | 16 | 36% | — | |
| 2016 A3 | 36 | 44% | — | |
| 2015 A3 | 45 | 51% | 58,000 mi | |
| 2013 A3 | 10 | 50% | — | |
| 2012 A3 | 31 | 72% | — | |
| 2011 A3 | 20 | 47% | — | |
| 2010 A3 | 13 | 26% | — | |
| 2009 A3 | 22 | 47% | — | |
| 2008 A3 | 24 | 56% | — | |
| 2007 A3 | 32 | 62% | — | |
| 2006 A3 | 56 | 46% | 120,500 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.