2018 Audi A3 vs 2018 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 | 2018 Audi A3 | 2018 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 619 | 56 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 30–31 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6 |
| Engine | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2018 Audi A3
2018 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.