Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi A3 Etron, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2020
1,096 new Audi A3 Etron cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2020; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (1,096).
- Average mass
- 1,630 kg
- Average CO₂
- 46 g/km (WLTP)
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol/electric 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,119 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 83% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2020 Audi A3 Etron.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2020 Audi A3 Etron: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10254078 | This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours. |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10243938 | This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10233636 | This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence. |
| 10211721 | This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| 10202591 | This bulletin contains repair instructions for detached outer door seals. |
| 10198567 | This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc. |
| 10198234 | This information bulletin explains how the daylights turn on and off. |
| 10180348 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria. |
| 10180155 | Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information |
| 10179048 | This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM. |
| 10178445 | This bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the satellite map setting is lost. |
| 10177300 | This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. |
| 10176939 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part number listed and only order the superseded part number going forward. |
| 10175375 | Apple car play function. |
| 10174949 | The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues. |
| 10173856 | This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels. |
| 10169764 | Problems charging at home and/or after DC charging plug not releasing. |
| 10169691 | This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| 10169098 | New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder |
| 10168799 | The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part number going forward |
| 10165375 | Added all models to chart 2020 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, RS3 Sedan, A3 e-tron Sportback, A4, S4, allroad, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, S5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, A6, S6, A7, S7, A8L, S8, e-tron, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, Q8, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT Coupe, TTS Coupe, TTRS Coupe, TT Roadster |
| 10161669 | This informational bulletin contains information on when the Adaptive Cruise Assist on DTC C12EBF1 with symptom code 11567120. e-tron quattro |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)