2016 Audi A3 vs 2016 Ford Fiesta
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 | 2016 Audi A3 | 2016 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 178 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 487 | 109 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 60,008 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 101 |
| Engine | 9 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 26 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
2016 Audi A3
2016 Ford Fiesta
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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.