2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 436 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 577 | 145 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–35 | 19–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,500 mi | 36,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 66 |
| Air Bags | 45 | 23 |
| Engine | 8 | 51 |
| Power Train | 5 | 42 |
| Structure | 2 | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 46 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 42 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
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.