Component Record

Audi A3 2006 Air Bags Problems

56 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2006 Audi A3 - 46% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage56 complaints

56 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

06V293000Reported August 7, 2006 - 48 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 48 vehicles across all affected models.

16V079000Reported February 10, 2016 - 151,767 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 151,767 vehicles across all affected models.

18V082000Reported January 30, 2018 - 162,782 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 162,782 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train37 Lighting10 Fuel and Propulsion System10 Engine7 Electrical System6 Suspension4

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.