2017 Audi A3 vs 2017 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 | 2017 Audi A3 | 2017 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 74 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 583 | 93 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 53,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 19 |
| Power Train | 6 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2017 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.