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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%)
Chart based on 1436 repairs.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 20000 mi | Rear view mirror manual dimmer lever was clicking and wouldn’t move the mirror. |
2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Drove in, they quickly diagnosed failing latch on EV charge door. Parts ordered. Will return once parts arrive. |
| 900 mi US $250 |
Destroyed a tire and had to replace it. |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 15500 mi C $395 |
Tire blowout after hitting large pothole at speed. Bent rim (front passenger side). Four wheel alignment required. New tire required. Bent rim straightened. |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 16500 mi | Warped rubber seal around driver's door glass. Seal replaced due to warpage, window regulator replaced due to out-of-position glass. |
| 6000 mi | Interior rear view mirror was replaced under warranty.The mirror was unable to stay in place between day and night mode. |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 5300 mi | Windshield wiper (driver side) scratches the windshield with unsmooth movement and noise. |
| 5600 mi | 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. |
| 27000 mi US $300 |
replaced right front tire. also 25000 mile service |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Wiper blades chattered first time I used them. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 21000 mi | Fuel door malfunction confirmed. New fuel lid bracket and motor replaced |
| 6000 mi US $2500 |
Needed all new wheels and tires due to shaking at 40mph and above. Didn't fix the problem. |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 70700 mi | Latch for center arm rest broken - did not attempt to repair, replacement ~$300. (most likely valet error, could not trace to place blame) |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 45960 mi | driver side mirror would not adjust. The mechanism had come loose. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 70229 mi C $1200 |
Replace trunk latch |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 10540 mi C $500 |
Still dealing with dealership |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 34000 mi | Hatch strut support failed |
| 30000 mi | Repaired rear sunshade latch (under warranty). Standard 5k oil/filter change. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 6800 mi | No windscreen washer fluid to rear window. Nozzle blocked. Repaired by dealer at 12 month service. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26660 mi | I noticed that the left rubber bumper that prevents my hatch from rattling had fallen off. Audi ordered a replacement assembly and installed it. Handled as a no-charge warranty item. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 41540 mi C $150 |
Windshield Washer Fluid leaking - Tube under Washer fluid tank replaced, tube worn out due to constant rubbing against front bumber. |
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Replacement of the fog lights. The plastic housing broke on one and it popped out, so I replaced both. |
| 2000 mi | Heard rotational noise, dealer couldn't find, problem has not returned. so far so good. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Wiper fluid leak, hoses replaced. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 15500 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer fluid bottle was cracked. Replaced. Surprisingly expensive. |
| 132300 mi US $700 |
Hood would "pop" but couldn't unlatch and open |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi | Two days after visit for oil and fuel overconsumption, engine is misfiring, rendering vehicle inoperable. Towed to dealer. Dealer can't replicate issue but finds fault codes in computer consistent with misfire. No repair made or attempted. |
| 105000 mi US $80 |
Washer fluid resivoir leaking |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 55300 mi US $500 |
Power window cable failed and was replaced. |
| 25000 mi US $54 |
Rear wiper washer jet replaced. |
| 59500 mi | Window regulator for driver's side rear window detached from window. Regulator replaced. Cost $0.00 |
| 48000 mi | Needed small part that allowed trunk to lift properly. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 52000 mi US $240 |
Driver's interior door pull hardware broke. Dealership covered cost of part and half labor since problem first presented while in their hands. |
2006 Audi A3
Engine not specified
| 43000 mi | when lock on passenger side front is engaged it makes a loud squealing sound. |
| 48000 mi | Key couldn't be inserted into ignition. Key went in about a quarter of an inch and was being blocked. This then created problems for towing as the steering column couldn't be unlocked to move it out of the space. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9400 mi | Rear wishwash wiper washer clogged/not operational. Cleaned. Second time. |
| 19200 mi | Rear wishwash wiper washer clogged/not operational. Third time. |
| 24250 mi | Rear wishwash wiper washer clogged/not operational. Cleaned. Fourth time. |
| 46500 mi C $150 |
Rear brake light housing melted around the bulb. Needed a new light unit. |
| 129000 mi US $220 |
Rear drivers window, regulator? cable broke |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 6000 mi | Replaced broken clip that secures sun shade in sun roof. |
| 25000 mi | Rear passenger door lock did not work. Replaced part. |
| 88000 mi | Left rear window was binding on guides, nothing was broke. I lubed the guides with a silicone spray and the regulator cables with grease. The window returned to normal operation. |
| 22000 mi | Broken Sun Visor Clip - repaired under Warranty Complained about excessive cabin noise - Tire issue and NOT the bearing probalem I thought was the cause. Referred to tire manufacturer for remedy. |
| 28000 mi | Air bag light on. Passenger female part of seat belt ordered in Oct and replaced in early December. This fixed problem. |
| 110000 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer fluid was leaking near pump. Replaced pump and connectors; pump seemed to be fine but replaced as a preventative measure. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 116000 mi US $52 |
Hood lift support was replaced, old lift had completely failed |
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