2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 Ford Fiesta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 92 | 258 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 587 | 94 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–35 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 104 |
| Engine | 9 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 45 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 5 |
| Structure | 2 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 52 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2015 Audi A3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.