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2009 Audi A3 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 147 repairs.
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2009 Audi A3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 110 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A3 in Belgium
Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Mar 2015

69440 mi
Battery was dead because i don't drive it often so charged my battery a day, afterwards problem solved 
Aug 2015

71080 mi

€330
Rear windscreen wiper failure due to broken wiper motor 

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2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Audi A3 in Washington, United States
Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

30000 mi

US $600
Air intake flap 
Audi A3 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2010 - Aug 2017
Apr 2011

29800 mi
Locking unit working intermittently (both from remote, or from lock/unlock door switch). 
Aug 2014

80000 mi

US $585
Symptom: engine light. Carbon removal, two fuel injectors replaced. High pressure fuel pump also replaced. 
Oct 2015

92300 mi

US $621
EPC/check engine light came on. Vehicle would exhibit loss of power. Dealer replaced throttle body connectors. 
Audi A3 in Texas, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2013

21000 mi
Car died on side of road. Dealer replaced alternator and battery. Didn't fix problem. Eventually replaced control module. 
May 2013

25000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer said is was dirty connector near mass air flow sensor, cleaned it and reset. 
Jan 2015

42000 mi
Right rear door stopped locking and unlocking with remote or interior pushbutton. I took apart and repaired the power lock mechanism. Working for now, but may have to buy a replacement eventually. 
Mar 2017

52000 mi

US $100
Replace thermostat 
Oct 2017

54000 mi
Intake manifold valve arm fell off. Put it back on 
Jun 2022

101000 mi

US $50
Replaced ignition coils 
Audi A3 in Utah, United States
Oct 2009 - Jul 2012
Jun 2010

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. 
Aug 2011

22000 mi
Clutch "exploded" at 21k miles due to throwout bearing failure. Flywheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, clutch disc, clutch material all had to be replaced. Dealer refused to warranty but Audi of America did cover repairs Dead pixels in radio LCD. Replaced radio under warranty Unintended acceleration. Dealer not sure if software/sensor problem or gas pedal physically sticking. Either way they were unable to reproduce and therefore did not repair. 
Apr 2012

29500 mi
Blower motor failed Pollen filter housing damaged when dealer replaced blower motor, caused water to flood cabin through car wash 
Audi A3 in Arizona, United States
Apr 2014 - Aug 2016
Jul 2014

68000 mi

US $10
Seatbacks are glued on from the factory. The adhesive has failed and the seatbacks have fallen off. 
Audi A3 in Maryland, United States
Dec 2016 - Feb 2019
Jan 2017

63000 mi

US $10000
Engine sludge 
Mar 2017

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. 
Jul 2017

73000 mi
Front seat back keep falling off. Finally used construction adhesive and clamps to reattach as the clips don’t hold. Poor German workmanship. 
Oct 2017

79600 mi

US $400
Replaced both front axles due to bad inner CV joints 
May 2018

94444 mi

US $300
Dealer replaced intake manifold under extended warranty Carbon buildup removed by dealer for $300.00 
Jan 2019

115000 mi

US $100
Replaced both front wheel bearings AGAIN! First time was at 50k so I guess the NAPA ones are a little better than OEM. It took very little time since I’ve been down this road before, but really annoyed to have to do it again. Replaced PVC valve to cure a number of CEL codes. 
Feb 2019

114500 mi

US $25
Replaced bad coil pack 
Audi A3 in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

52000 mi

US $85
"Software glitch" dealer ran a SW flash and said throttle body also was not sealed. Dealer had serviced the throttle body in August - I strongly suspect shoddy dealer work led to this issue and "SW Glitch" was covering their butts. 
Audi A3 in Oregon, United States
Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Jan 2012

42000 mi
Cylinder misfire. Exchanged ignition coils between two cylinders. Used fuel additive. 
Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013

59000 mi

C $280
Corrosion on wire to horn, horn did not beep when car locked or unlocked. 
Nov 2014

61160 mi

C $280
Intermittent loss of power to instrument cluster, possibly caused by freezing weather. Shop could not identify problem, no repairs made. 
Feb 2015

62000 mi

C $230
Fuel in tank slightly low, engine cutting out while driving. Low pressure fuel pump and fuel filter checked. Restriction in fuel filter found, filter replaced. Symptoms did not change. 
Feb 2016

62820 mi

C $1500
Three failed door lock actuators 
Mar 2017

66030 mi

C $290
Brake and trunk light 
May 2021

70229 mi

C $1200
Broken wired in harness to driver's door. Replace speaker in driver's door Replaced right rear door lock acutator Replace trunk latch 
Oct 2021

71521 mi

C $1090
Radiator cracked, no coolant, replaced radiator. Replace driver door lock actuator. 
Mar 2022

72403 mi

C $150
Passenger door speaker cone blown, replaced with new Audi part. 
May 2022

73140 mi

C $200
Corrosion in right tail light bulb holder. Replace part with new Audi part. 
Audi A3 in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010

16000 mi
Clip for sunshade broke off 
May 2011

28000 mi
Center console in back seat broke 
Audi A3 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Aug 2009

5000 mi
Outside temperature sensor displayed an incorrect value, was replaced. This was done as part of the 5000 mile service 
Sep 2011

27000 mi
Driver's door bottom weatherstripping torn 
Feb 2012

32000 mi
Replaced battery 

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2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

37000 mi
Lighting Controller Failure - half of the lights failed entirely. TPMS system failure 
Jun 2013

37000 mi

US $180
They replaced much of the wiring loom and the battery 
Audi A3 in Georgia, United States
May 2009 - Nov 2016
May 2011

11500 mi
Have intermittent rattle coming from right rear of car. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Problem is still occurring, so a return trip is in my future until it can be fixed. 
Nov 2012

19300 mi
Headlamp and turn signal out completely on right side; needed new control module and fuse box; had to order parts. 
Mar 2013

21000 mi
Loose screw on inside of hatchback. 
Audi A3 in Maryland, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
Jan 2014

49000 mi

US $10
Back of driver's seat came loose 
May 2014

52700 mi
Running lights and turn signals malfunctioned. Bulbs were okay. Fuse module needed replacement. 
Audi A3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

76000 mi

US $28
One of the filaments of a double filament bulb burnt out. It looked normal but the dashboard showed an alert. 
Audi A3 in Texas, United States
Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018

96000 mi

US $400
Air intake replaced, coil packs replaced 
Audi A3 in California, United States
- Apr 2011
Oct 2008

1000 mi
window motor replacement 
Jul 2009 engine turned itself off- key fob was replaced 
Apr 2011

18000 mi

US $60
battery died and could not hold a charge. Replaced 
Audi A3 in South Dakota, United States
Sep 2015 - May 2016
Dec 2015

170000 mi
Failure of coil. Replaced OEM. Failed again under 1 year. They failed to cover the replacement one on warranty. Both times disabled vehicle. Second time they replaced all 4 coils. 
Feb 2016

171400 mi
Failure of electronic position sensor on foot pedal. Replaced OEM. Failed again under a year. Refused to cover under warrantee. 
Mar 2016

175000 mi

US $1500
Bad electrical on intake manifold. There is a technical note on this warranty extends to 130,00 miles. Mine failed right after that. Paid full price for OEM replacement. It failed 11 months later. Dealer failed to cover. 3 strikes. 
May 2016

175000 mi

US $178
Well it failed again. All of it. The ignition sysstem. Intake manifold. Accelerator position sensor. All of them throwing errors. All have been replaced at least twice by the dealer. I had it towed away and bought a Ford 
Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

24000 mi
Engine suddenly dies at highway speeds. Coasts to shoulder, restarts. This has happened on three occasions always at highway speeds. The most recent time it started and dies 3X on shoulder. Dealer says no error codes and cannot replicat 
Audi A3 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

71000 mi

US $836
Throttle body replaced 
Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2010

10540 mi

C $500
Still dealing with dealership 
Audi A3 in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2019
Jun 2013

37000 mi
Intake manifold replaced at 36,500 mi under OEM warranty 
Jun 2014

49000 mi

US $291
Passenger door lock failed. Won't lock. $450 parts and labor to replace motor One of two horns failed. $450 parts and labor quoted to replace. 
Apr 2018

92000 mi

US $1100
Carbon build up cleaning from direct injection design flaw: Cleaned intake valves, removed intake manifold, replaced gaskets, 8 hours of labor 
Audi A3 in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
Oct 2010

4000 mi
ring connector in steering column replaced, connector transmits airbag and steering wheel button signals. airbag not functional until replacement 
Jun 2011

13000 mi
Back of driver seat fell off, dealer glued back in place. 

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2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A3 in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

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! 
Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

60000 mi

US $850
Fuse controlling right headlights melted instead of breaking requiring replacement of entire engine fuse box and fuses 
Audi A3 in Alaska, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

2200 mi
Drivers side Window switch stopped automatically raising and lowering window with 1 press. 
Audi A3 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2017
Apr 2011

24000 mi
driver side turn signal was out. Dealer replaced the part. 
Dec 2011

33000 mi
Exterior trim around sunroof was detaching 
Jan 2012

34000 mi
Hatch strut support failed 
Jun 2012

40000 mi
4 light bulbs were out and were replaced. All were in the rear of the vehicle. 
Aug 2012

43000 mi
Battery would not retain charge after 3 years 
Nov 2012

46000 mi
Ignition coil went out. Car was not driveable. 
Apr 2013

52000 mi

US $100
Ignition coil issue signaled by check engine light. Coil pack and spark plug were moved to two different cylinders and the issue could not be reproduced. Later returned. 
May 2013

52000 mi

US $360
Engine misfiring. Ignition coil replaced 
Jan 2014

51300 mi

US $500
CEL for intake flap. Carbon build up was cleaned from engine. 
Mar 2014

68000 mi

US $425
CEL light. Car would have trouble starting. Intake was replaced and the issue was resolved 
Oct 2014

80500 mi

US $500
replaced axel shaft 
Sep 2015

96000 mi

US $550
Frayed wiring harness in driver side door. unable to roll down window 
Jan 2016

86700 mi

US $1000
abs controller module failed 
Jan 2017

103800 mi

US $1500
Torn axel boots on both sides. Both axel shafts replaced 
Audi A3 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2008 - Nov 2019
Sep 2009

4000 mi
Defective temp switch on transmission - sends a signal of overheating which switches transmission to neutral and tells the driver to depress the brake. Found out about it on the NHTSA site. 
Sep 2011

23000 mi
Check engine light came on, camshaft sensor had to be replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2013

38000 mi

US $150
Replaced battery 
Feb 2016

50900 mi

US $125
Horn replacement 
Jun 2017

62000 mi
Warranty replacement of intake manifold - error code P2015 
Aug 2017

64000 mi

US $2100
Replaced turbo due to a faulty wastegate rod 
Audi A3 in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010

18500 mi

US $110
Check engine light intermitently on/off over course of 2 weeks and then came on continuously. Dealer ran diagnostics and could find no problem. Reset check engine light (no other repairs done). Check engine light intermitently on/off over course of 2 weeks and then came on continuously. Dealer ran diagnostics and could find no problem. Reset check engine light (no other repairs done). 
Oct 2010

20000 mi
Air conditioning sporatically would not work. Dealer ordered parts and replaced failing compressor under warranty. 
May 2011

25000 mi
Door edge seal damaged. Part ordered & will have to return for installation. Windshield trim coming loose. Dealer will repair when return to install parts associated with another repair. 
Jan 2012

29600 mi
Horn not working (replaced both horns & coil in steering column under warranty).  Repaired rear sunshade latch (under warranty). Standard 5k oil/filter change. Horn not working. Had to replace both horns as well as coil in steering column. Replaced broken rear sunshade latch. Oil/filter change. 
Oct 2012

35000 mi
Periodic buzzing sound in engine near AC compressor. Dealer unable to determine problem & is continuing to investigate. 
Aug 2014

50000 mi

US $850
Thermostat failed requiring replacement of water pump (thermostat is part of water pump). 
Nov 2014

53000 mi

US $650
Replaced broken drivers side seat back and damaged door weatherstrip/moulding. 
Oct 2015

59300 mi

US $200
Replaced leaking right front tie-rod. Issue found when replacing brake pads and rotating tires. 
Jun 2016

64000 mi

US $525
Intake manifold failed and had to be replaced. Rear passenger door lock had to be replaced. 
Feb 2017

69000 mi

US $1850
Coolant leak. Replaced water pump & seals. Oil leak. 
Jun 2017

70000 mi
Recall: ABS control module replaced due to recall. Recall:: Takata drivers side airbag (partial) replacement. Replaced inflator under recall. Not full recall replacement which is still forthcoming. 
Nov 2017

72450 mi

US $750
Replaced cracked engine mount (dogbone mount). Also performed 75k service (Haldex, DSG, Oil) and replaced rear brake pads. 
Dec 2017

72450 mi
Replaced failing mechatronics unit (DSG transmission controller) under 10yr/100k extended warranty. 
Feb 2018

74000 mi

US $350
Center console cup holder replaced (broken). 
Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada
May 2009 - Dec 2017
Sep 2010

9920 mi
Door handle rubbing against body. Minor realignment of handle solved problem. 
May 2012

20960 mi
Check engine light on intermittently. Replaced intake manifold. Coolant fan replaced, I never noticed it wasn't working. 
Feb 2015

35340 mi
Intake manifold cleaned replaced some parts. 
Audi A3 in Oregon, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2009
Aug 2009

14000 mi
Problems with numerous interior rattles and squeaking brakes. 
Sep 2009

14000 mi
Driver's side exterior door handle was contacting the door and scratching the paint. 
Audi A3 in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2013
Oct 2009

26000 mi
Sensor out of calibration 
Jun 2011

45000 mi
Sensor replaced Seatbelt sensor faulty 
May 2013

55000 mi

US $285
Glove box latch broken, requires replacement of entire glovebox 
Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia
Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011

28520 mi
Power window motor/controller unit replaced. Issue was motor would continue to run after driver's window was already fully up. Would 'click' about 5 times. 

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2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia
Apr 2010 - Jul 2013
Oct 2010

3720 mi
Engine warning, "Do not exceed 4,000 RPM". Dealer had Technical Bulletin. Software upgrade required. 
May 2011

6800 mi
No windscreen washer fluid to rear window. Nozzle blocked. Repaired by dealer at 12 month service. 

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2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 125hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in Turkey
Dec 2014 - Jul 2016
Nov 2015

30380 mi
Transmission locked up on a hill, car wouldn't move either forward or reverse, though the gear selector was not locked in any position. Engine light on, scanner reads faulty oxygen sensor. Update: the mechanic thinks that it was due to some bad gas in the tank. I started using a different brand gasoline and it has been fine, since then the light has not come on. 

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2009 Audi A3 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A3 in Districto Federal, Mexico
Jun 2009 - Mar 2018
Dec 2011

17360 mi

$600
Ipod Dock stop working, they change for new one. 
Nov 2012

20040 mi

$550
Fuel pump control module fail 
May 2014

24580 mi

$850
The intake cover fell off during normal operation (highway) and get stuck on radiator fans fried them, need to replace both fans, call audi about poor cover design and they take 50% of the bill originally $1700. paid 850. 
Aug 2014

26040 mi

$180
Left Door armest crack, searched internet common problem (Drive side common problem, uk right one).I installed the piece, again searched the internet for instructions. One and a half hour job. The AC sometimes dont blow cold air. The dealer doesnt know why, but i have noticed that if i leave the temperature in low and start the engine that way it Works, otherwise sometimes dont work.To change the compressor is 1000+. 
Jun 2016

34720 mi

$9000
Preassure sensor failed, ac works intermittent some times blow cold air sometimes hot 
Sep 2017

41540 mi

$300
Fuel line before fuel filter has started leaking, this started after scheduled mainteinance trip to the dealer, which included 120,000 km service. and change of fuel filter, and thats the fuel line that later started leaking after the service was done, one week later. 

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2009 Audi A3 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A3 in Great Britain
Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013

£250
Corroded wire to ecu. Low voltage recorded on test. Car still running but emission light came on. 

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2009 Audi A3 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD

Audi A3 in Districto Federal, Mexico
Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
Oct 2010

13940 mi

$100
Sunroof with noise (vibration) Brake pedal felt like bumping occasionally, stabilizer bar connectors were broken. 
Feb 2011

15500 mi
DSG (S-tronic) transmission failed. Failed comms between CPU and transmission. 
Apr 2012

22940 mi

$2500
Clutch had a short lifespan for a car that's barely used (12,000 km per year) 

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2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Audi A3 in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011

52000 mi

US $75
pressure relief valve replaced 

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2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in Brazil
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014

26660 mi

$4200
Changed the turbocharger due lack of lubrication caused by no preventive maintenance of the previous owner. All the sealings was changed in this occasion. 
Oct 2014

33480 mi

$800
My AC compressor just went useless, have to buy a new one, plus the sensors, plus recharge it... 

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