Audi A3 Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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Audi A3s for which no Engine problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Audi A3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Engine problem frequency.
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Audi A3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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Repair costs are in local units.
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | 0 | check engine light came on with reduction in power, taken to dealer who did extensive road check found that fuel line was kinked and replaced |
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | check engine light came on. dealer replaced two sensors--light out. |
| Jan | 2012 | 8000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | R&R'd a portion of the wiring harness that included O2 sensors. |
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 22940 | 0 | Car was "jerking" and stuttering on cold starts and RPM's between 1500-2000. Was told that 2 fuel injectors were damaged and leaking fuel. Dealer replaced all 4 fuel injectors. Problem has been resolved. |
| Dec | 2012 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Engine suddenly dies at highway speeds. Coasts to shoulder, restarts. This has happened on three occasions always at highway speeds. The most recent time it started and dies 3X on shoulder. Dealer says no error codes and cannot replicat |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Defective temp switch on transmission - sends a signal of overheating which switches transmission to neutral and tells the driver to depress the brake. Found out about it on the NHTSA site. |
| Sep | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Check engine light came on, camshaft sensor had to be replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Sensor out of calibration |
| Jun | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Sensor replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Check engine light intermitently on/off over course of 2 weeks and then came on continuously. Dealer ran diagnostics and could find no problem. Reset check engine light (no other repairs done). |
| Oct | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Periodic buzzing sound in engine near AC compressor. Dealer unable to determine problem & is continuing to investigate. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 3720 | 0 | Engine warning, "Do not exceed 4,000 RPM". Dealer had Technical Bulletin. Software upgrade required. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 75 | pressure relief valve replaced | |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Wiring harness replaced in engine bay, causing ESP malfunction to display. Was told that problem was not with ESP but with throttle body harness, dealer was aware of tsb for this problem, but I was not given the number. |
| Nov | 2010 | 67000 | 900 | misfire cyl 1, fuel injector replaced, intake valves cleaned with chemical treatment |
| Mar | 2011 | 74000 | 1000 | Timing belt started squeaking. Belt replaced, waterpump replaced, serpentine belt replaced, cam seals, tensioner, related parts replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 102000 | 275 | diverter valve replaced, turbo underboost fault code |
| Mar | 2013 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Car died on freeway in morning. Was low pressure fuel sensor that went bad according to dealer. Timing belt was also faulty causing brushing noise which needed to be replaced. Dealer replaced timing belt and low fuel pressure sensor. |
| Jul | 2010 | 45700 | 0 | Power loss after 45k server. Took back to dealer and found faults in LPFP (low pressure fuel pump) and turbo diverter valve. Both replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Oxygen sensor failed. |
| Oct | 2009 | 20300 | 0 | Crankcase breather valve replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | New ignition switch to correct some problems with the console lights and radio. Also caused the door locks to lock and unlock for no reason. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 8680 | 0 | Loose fuel line rattle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Didn't screw the gas cap on tightly, which resulted in a warning message, which I corrected by tightening the cap. A little later got an error message. Apparently this is a normal result, but I did have to go to the dealer for them to turn the message off |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Failed oxygen sensor attaching to the catalytic converter. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | Excessive oil use continues. Wife had dealer reexamine car when she had to add 1.5 liters after ~2500 miles. Dealer cited VW policy and manual that such oil consumption is normal. |
| Nov | 2011 | 46700 | 200 | Continuing to use a lot of oil!@ Also, continuing to have tire balancing problems. Both of these have occurred since we got the car. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 25000 | 50 | Check engine light- fuel pressure sensor error. Researched, known issue. Covered under warranty, but chose to purchase and replace part myself to avoid the hassle of going to the dealer. Repair took less than an hour in the garage, part cost $50. |
| Jan | 2012 | 75700 | 21 | One coil pack failed, a problem for which Audi has extended the warranty. I opted to purchase the coil and replace it myself, as that was much less expensive than towing the car 30+ mi. to the dealer to "diagnose" the problem. |
| Oct | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Cold start problem with check engine light. Solution was reflash of ECU. |
| Feb | 2011 | 43000 | 300 | Fuel sensor in gas tank was replaced after engine light came on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Made an appointment for a check engine light. A fault code for a "flap" was found in computer and part replaced. Computer code was reflashed while doing this. Computer reflash was unsuccessful. Made two additional trips (reported separtely) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 10000 | 0 | Check engine light |
| Sep | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | Flashing engine light |
| Apr | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Oil cooler malfunctioned and was replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 31000 | 0 | Variable length intake manifold was throwing a CEL for about 1 month. Shop reset light and said come back if it returns. |
| May | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Check engine light. Dealer reset the light/ flashed the ECU, but did not record the code. Car has been using excessive oil. 2q in 4k miles. Was told that was within spec. No visible oil leaks. Dealer will not investigate further. |
| Jun | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Variable length intake flap malfunction. Part replaced. Turbo diverter valve damaged. Part replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 86000 | 100 | Two blown coil packs. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Apparently a flap on the intake manifold malfunctioned, triggering the check engine light. Flap replaced under warranty. |
| Jul | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | Minimum Oil Warning Light. Replaced fluids but couldn't find any significant leak. Will recheck in 2500 miles. |
| Dec | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Failure of a "purge valve" (or something like that) triggered the check engine light. Replaced under warranty at the 35k service. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Evaporative system malfunction. Required new fuel cap. |
| Nov | 2009 | 48000 | 0 | Crack in radiator. Leaking coolant. |
| Jan | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Coil packs replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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