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2012 Audi A3 repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 12 repairs.
2012 Audi A3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201418577 mi | Water pump leaking; replaced | ||
| Dec 201529337 mi | Water pump replaced (no failure) under Audi open campaign | ||
| Sep 201743298 mi | Takata Airbag Safety Recall - driver frontal airbag inflator replaced | ||
| Nov 201745011 mi | Driver seatback rear panel coming off - I felt as a result of the airbag inflator replacement, but that wasn't ever really confirmed or denied by the dealer. lol. However, they repaired at no charge. They re-epoxied the clips that hold the seatback panel on. | ||
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Nevada, United States - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201312800 mi | Found water pump leaking after road trip. This is the primary water pump and not the recirculating pump. Very concerned since car has low miles and is not driven hard at all. Found out this is a common problem across all 2.0T engines. | ||
| Feb 201420000 mi | Went to start car after sitting for a week, battery did not have enough power to start vehicle. Drove home after getting jump, no problems. Car sat for one hour, same thing. Dealer came and got car, replaced battery and power relays. | ||
| Oct 201426500 mi | Water pump was found leaking again, had the first one fail at 13k and now here we are at 26k and another water pump failure. Obviously a very poor design, this is the 3rd repair on this vehicle. Very disappointed in Audi. | ||
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Michigan, United States - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017146000 mi | emissions canister plugged and needed replacing. | ||
| Audi A3 in Arkansas, United States - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 20128150 mi | Examined front driver door frame rubber seal, which was starting to come up from the floor. Ordered replacement on warranty. | ||
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Turkey Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201762620 mi$300 | The low coolent warning light came in, topped it up and later came on again. Mechanic found a defective hose and replaced it. | ||
2012 Audi A3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in New Zealand Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 202093620 mi$726 | Faulty inlet manifold replaced, was causing engine warning light to appear yellow, and lowered performance of the car | ||
| Aug 202197340 mi$218 | Worn boot hinges replaced and painted. One hinge had completely broken making it very difficult to close the boot correctly. | ||
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