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Common Problems with 2012 Audi A3

Retrospectively, the 2012 Audi A3 had 45 complaints, and 67% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Audi A3?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Audi A3 fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1

Worst 2012 Audi A3 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 Audi A3 February 6, 2015 Mileage: 40750 miles

The f16 fuse which is recalled on the vw side melted, causing the smell of burnt plastic and exterior lights going out while driving on the interstate...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 Audi A3 November 4, 2015 Mileage: 50209 miles

While driving my lights would randomly go out both during day and night. dash warning would be bulb out needing replacing but nothing was ever wrong w...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 Audi A3 April 2, 2016 Mileage: 84700 miles

After starting the car and driving about 50 feet, the vehicle driver display screen signaled that multiple exterior lights had failed simultaneously....