2016 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)

Other (20%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2016 Audi A3 / S3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan

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

Audi A3 / S3 in Ohio, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

71000 mi

US $2200
Broken rear diff, replaced. Audi paid for 75% Trunk latch wires severed after repeated wear 
Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

7800 mi
Rear passenger door top chrome trim loose. 
Jun 2017

12000 mi
Replaced DS rear door top chrome trim that fell off. Other side identical piece also had nearly fallen off when I was in the process of buying the car 3 months ago. 
Jun 2018

25000 mi
Have had two low coolant alerts, added a total of about a half liter. Had dealer pressure test and found water pump leaking. Replaced under warranty. 
Audi A3 / S3 in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

25000 mi

US $4000
I had a relatively severe tire blowout that required $4K in repairs to the vehicle's magnetic suspension as well as a new rim, along with some trim replacement / touch-up paint in the vicinity of the wheel well with the blown tire. 
Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
Jun 2023

45000 mi

US $180
Replaced battery 
Audi A3 / S3 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Feb 2017

16000 mi
Water pump failed, replaced under warranty. Coolant level warning light kept going off. 
Jun 2017

18000 mi
Back up camera failed, replaced under warranty. 

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A3 / S3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016

11000 mi
USB port intermittent. 
Jun 2017

32059 mi
Biener Audi never removed the shipping blocks from the front suspension. 
Audi A3 / S3 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018

22940 mi
Entered in error 
Audi A3 / S3 in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
Aug 2016

6000 mi
Interior rear view mirror was replaced under warranty.The mirror was unable to stay in place between day and night mode. 
Audi A3 / S3 in Texas, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
Oct 2016

16500 mi
Warped rubber seal around driver's door glass. Seal replaced due to warpage, window regulator replaced due to out-of-position glass. 
Audi A3 / S3 in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

6000 mi
Driver side window wasn't rolling up or down with one touch, only if holding the button down the whole time. 
Feb 2017

17000 mi
Rear skid plate loose, refitted with new bolts and new anchors. 
Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

3000 mi
Noise and vibration. TSB found, wheel bearing replaced. Water condensation in taillights 

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 / S3 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

5300 mi
retractable shade under the sunroof always retract a bit and leave a slit open rattling and then grinding noise when braking. requires a quiet environment to hear but it seemed something is loose Windshield wiper (driver side) scratches the windshield with unsmooth movement and noise. clicking noise coming from right side of the rear seat 
Nov 2016

5600 mi
Retractable shade under the sunroof always retract a bit and leave a slit open. a fix was attempted by reducing the lubricant. It is now better but still leaves a slit open most of the times after drove for a couple of days. Windshield wiper (driver side) scratches the windshield with unsmooth movement and noise. I was told this is one known issue in 2016 Audi A3 e-tron. clicking noise coming from right side of the rear seat 
Jun 2018

27000 mi

US $300
replaced right front tire. also 25000 mile service 

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States
May 2016 - Jul 2022
Sep 2017

10000 mi

US $10
Surprise Low oil warning. Just topped off. 
Dec 2017

15000 mi
Armrest stuck in upright position 

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible

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

Audi A3 / S3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

1000 mi
Wiper blades chattered first time I used them. 
May 2022

14000 mi

US $125
Change brake fluid every two years 

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 Repair Histories

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