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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1436 repairs.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 2.5L I5 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 36000 mi US $5000 |
Brake rotors rusted abnormally , damaging brakes . Front especially. |
2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 32860 mi C $2000 |
Brakes had to be replaced, rotors etc |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 16120 mi | Excessive rust on brake disc drums. Cleaned and painted. |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 5300 mi | rattling and then grinding noise when braking. requires a quiet environment to hear but it seemed something is loose |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 14000 mi US $125 |
Change brake fluid every two years |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $504 |
brake fluid and coolant exchange |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 11000 mi | All four brakes (pads, rotors, calipers) were finally replaced as dealer was unable to locate the exact source the noise after four visits. Was paid for under warranty. |
| 64000 mi | ABS module replacement. Covered by a recall. First they tried a reset but that did not work. The ABS brakes and stability control lights were constantly going on and off and occasionally the ABS would activate on dry pavement, reducing braking effectiveness. The car was getting dangerous to drive. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 58000 mi US $450 |
Have warning light and sound come on almost everytime I drive the car. The shop was not able to duplicate the problem of find the Fault I was seeing with my ABS/EST system. Very fustrating! |
| 116700 mi US $1000 |
abs controller module failed |
| 70000 mi | Recall: ABS control module replaced due to recall. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 156000 mi US $300 |
Pads, rotors, flush. |
| 74560 mi C $165 |
Brake failure occurred, i was not able to stop and my pedal sunk to the floor. Dealer says "Brakes are within spec" I still have to pump the breaks occasionally. All pads and rotors <40%. I am going to do brake all around in the summer. |
| 106640 mi C $840 |
Pads, Rotors all around, along with new brake lines and both rear callipers. New master cylinder, original internally leaked and failed. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $500 |
Traction control sensor in right front wheel malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. |
| 57000 mi US $3500 |
ABS module failure, requiring replacement and bleeding the brake system 3 times |
| 45000 mi US $550 |
Rear calipers were sticking and caused abnormally high rear pad wear |
2008 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 32240 mi A $700 |
Brake carrier faulty - replaced |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 108500 mi C $400 |
Brake shield rusted and became dislodged - replaced. |
| 122760 mi C $500 |
Calipers replaced on both back brakes after one started leaking brake fluid. |
| 55270 mi US $35 |
Rock stuck in brake heat shield |
| 5000 mi | Complained to dealer about mushy brakes. Dealers said normal, but still don't think so. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 132000 mi US $200 |
Replaced Vacuum hose |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 88000 mi US $575 |
Handbrake cable + caliper seized on drivers' side and the cable needed to be replaced along with the rear brake pad set. |
| 136400 mi C $800 |
Ceased driver side rear brake caliper. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 26200 mi | ESP Module Replaced, warranty, no cost. |
1999 Audi A3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 93000 mi $500 |
Rotors and pads relaced on all wheels. |
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