AI DamageAudi A3 Etron: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi A3 Etron across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 26 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours
- This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries
- This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by…
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for detached outer door seals
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc
- This information bulletin explains how the daylights turn on and off
- 2019 Tech Reference
- Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.