The 2016 Audi A3 has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 111 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

111

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 111 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Audi A3. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags37

02Fuel/propulsion System8

03Electrical System8

04Unknown Or Other6

05Power Train5

111 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi A3 Fuel Economy

26–39mpg combined

23-37city

32-41hwy

$1,500-$1,700/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2016 Audi A3 returns 26–39 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

A3 e-tron ultra - Automatic (AM-S6)

39mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

37 city41 hwy~$1,500/yr10/10 Clean

A3 e-tron - Automatic (AM-S6)

35mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

33 city37 hwy~$1,650/yr10/10 Clean

A3 Cabriolet - Automatic (AM-S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

A3 - Automatic (AM-S6)

27mpg

1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

A3 quattro - Automatic (AM-S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

A3 Cabriolet quattro - Automatic (AM-S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Audi A3

33States

34%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

23112%

CACalifornia

23112%

TXTexas

18110%

NYNew York

955%

ILIllinois

875%

NJNew Jersey

865%

PAPennsylvania

724%

DCWashington DC

704%

WAWashington

653%

DEDelaware

613%

AZArizona

613%

GAGeorgia

613%

MDMaryland

573%

CTConnecticut

372%

OROregon

352%

COColorado

342%

NCNorth Carolina

342%

TN31

MO30

NV29

MA28

UT28

OK27

NH25

OH25

MI22

IN20

MN16

VA16

AL13

AR12

WI12

ME10

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Audi A3?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Audi A3 a good car to buy?

The 2016 Audi A3 has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Audi A3?

You'll get between 26 and 39 MPG combined from the 2016 Audi A3, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Audi A3?

Out of 111 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.