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2023 Audi A3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 A3.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2023 Audi A3, fitted with an automatic AM-S7 transmission and EPA ratings of 28/38/32 mpg, has drawn only six owner complaints—the top area listed as "Unknown Or Other"—and two recalls, placing it among the more reliable years in the model's history from 2001 to 2025, where the highest complaint count was 176 in 2015 and the lowest was just one in 2001.

Model year2024202320222020201920132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/38/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The Manufacturer used a variety of batteries during production. Battery should be carefully sized to fit vehicle. A scan tool must be used to register the new battery and reset the vehicles computer system after installation. PR Codes specify vehicles factory installed options. PR-J4J & PR-J0S: Enhanced Flooded Battery: 47; PR-J0V: Enhanced Flooded Battery: 48; PR-J1N: AGM VRLA Battery: 94R; PR-J2D: AGM VRLA Battery: 48 · All Cranking Specifications are in O.E. AmpHrs. PR-J4J & PR-J0S: 59; PR-J0V: 70; PR-J1N: 75; PR-J2D: 68 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI The Manufacturer used a variety of batteries during production. Battery should be carefully sized to fit vehicle. A scan tool must be used to register the new battery and reset the vehicles computer system after installation. PR Codes specify vehicles factory installed options. PR-J4J & PR-J0S: Enhanced Flooded Battery: 47; PR-J0V: Enhanced Flooded Battery: 48; PR-J1N: AGM VRLA Battery: 94R; PR-J2D: AGM VRLA Battery: 48 · All Cranking Specifications are in O.E. AmpHrs. PR-J4J & PR-J0S: 59; PR-J0V: 70; PR-J1N: 75; PR-J2D: 68 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R17 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905611A alt 06Q905601A
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades8Y1998002
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight2866 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 38 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the A3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2022 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec201 hpAWD
2022Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec201 hpAWD
2025Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec201 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record traces a model line that saw pronounced complaint and recall spikes in 2006 and 2015, with the latter year generating 176 complaints and seven recalls, before entering a sustained decline through the late 2010s. By 2019 and 2020, complaints had fallen to 12 and 16 with recalls dropping to four and three, while the 2024 and 2025 entries register only one and four complaints and zero recalls. The 2023 model sits squarely in this low-activity arc: its top complaint categories show at most two entries, and it generated zero crash or fire complaints. Relative to the high-investigation, high-recall periods earlier in the record, 2023 represents one of the quietest points in the timeline. With federal data showing minimal scrutiny and no safety-related complaints, this is a strong year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
697
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Communication1
Electrical System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 697 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2065960_62026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific A3. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group T batteryEngine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 5Q0129620DSpark plug 06Q905611ABattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 A3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A3 get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 38 highway / 32 combined mpg.