2020 Audi A3 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2020 Audi A3 belongs to a Audi A3 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion A3 entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (am-s7). This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Audi A3.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 10,000 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (7), power train (2), air bags,seat belts (1). A representative report reads: "Tire Brand: Continental Tire Line / Model: ProContact TX Tire Size: 225/40R18 What Happened: This is the second tire failure I've experienced on Continental..." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,450.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $1,450 |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 |
| Coolant | G13 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.