2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2015

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 transmission repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

43400 mi All wheel drive issue : Haldex pump failure. Car was driving like a FWD car. Dealer replace the pump under warranty and that fixed the issue. 

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

34000 mi Replaced the Haldex AWD controller- it was carrying a static code. 
58000 mi Total DSG transmission failure. After an email to CEO Scott KEOGH, Audi Of America replaced the entire transmission via goodwill warranty. 

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

24728 mi Noise from lower control arm bushing Noise (grinding) from front area of vehicle 
31000 mi Intermittent vehicle electronics malfunction. Shift to P before leaving car. Contact Service. Root caused to defective sensor when transmission was shifted into park. Dealer kept car for two days to replace parking sensor cable. Given courtesy rental A3 for the two days it was in the shop. 

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

13020 mi Yet to be verified. Noisey thrust bearings in clutches. 

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Transmission Problems

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