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2011 Audi A 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

9.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,976

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Label

Transport Canada recall 2020353 · manufacturer campaign 97EM 97EK 97EL

4 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2010–2013, 2015 · Atlas 2018–2019 · Beetle 2013–2015 · Golf 2010–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.

Why it matters

User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.

What the dealer will do

The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.

132,432 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018059 · manufacturer campaign 69R6

30 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2006–2013 · A 4 2007–2009 · A 5 2010–2012 · Q 5 2009–2012 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: For the Audi A4, S4, A5 and S5 models, this campaign only affects the Cabriolet versions of these models. Also to Note: This recall supersedes the Audi brand vehicles subject to recall 2016-064 (Audi Recall 69N1) and 2016-065 (69N2). Audi brand vehicles completed under the previous 2016-064 and 2016-065 recalls require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts.

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Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016065 · manufacturer campaign 69M8 / 69N2

9 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2006–2013 · A 4 2007–2009 · S 4 2007–2009 · Passat 2006–2007

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This only affects the Cabriolet versions of the Audi A4 and S4 models.

15,039 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2011355 · manufacturer campaign 23J9/V5, 23J8/K5

3 October 2011

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2010–2012 · Golf 2009–2012 · Jetta 2009–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI diesel engine, the fuel injection lines could crack. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install vibration dampers on all four fuel injection lines. Additionally, on some vehicles (depending on the date of manufacture) the #2 fuel injection line will be replaced.

41,078 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 51% of 59 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
221 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Audi A 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2011 Audi A 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Audi A 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Audi A 3 at 9.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 221 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Audi A 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,976 in fuel, producing roughly 4,435 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.