VehicleVerdict

Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron years to avoid

Across 2016–2018, no single A3 Sportback E-Tron year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2017 drew the most complaints; 2018 the fewest.

4

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

2016–2018

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every A3 Sportback E-Tron year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201802
201722
201623

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron?

By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among A3 Sportback E-Tron years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron have?

Across all model years, the A3 Sportback E-Tron has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.