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2011 Audi A3 repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 61 repairs.
2011 Audi A3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A3
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| Audi A3 in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 201449000 mi | Cracked rear stabilizer; replaced under warranty. | ||
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201428000 mi | Car ran rough, would die after several seconds. First happened 12/31/14, towed to dealer but they couldn't replicate the problem. Happened again 2 weeks later, again towed to dealer. This time they replaced the fuel filter. | ||
| Jan 201528000 mi | Car started, ran rough and died. | ||
| Feb 201528300 mi | Car started, ran rough and died. | ||
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017C $200 | Replaced downstream O2 sensor | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201546900 mi | High pressure fuel pump, and two fuel injectors froze open. | ||
| Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017598300 miC $275 | Engine light keeps coming on. The evaporation valve was the culprit as per the computer code. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201655000 mi | Rattle and wind noise depending on window position of driver, front passenger doors, front driver and passenger doors squeaking when opened. | ||
| Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Sep 201345880 mi | Wheel Bearings Replaced | ||
| Jun 201453940 miC $650 | Ignition coils failed and replaces. | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States May 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201458000 miUS $89 | Replaced Intake Manifold, Throttle Body, Radiator Temp Sensor (failure happened during repair of previous mentioned parts) | ||
| Apr 201461700 miUS $89 | Dead Ignition Coil. Second dead ignition coil about 30 days later. | ||
| Nov 201470700 mi | Latch for center arm rest broken - did not attempt to repair, replacement ~$300. (most likely valet error, could not trace to place blame) | ||
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201541840 miC $275 | Replaced dead battery | ||
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Maryland, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201340000 mi | Glove compartment hinge cracked and was not closing properly. Glove compartment door was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201451300 mi | Glow plug light flashing. Check engine light on. Car was losing power for a brief period. | ||
| Apr 201674300 mi | Check engine light reported problem with emission system. EGR relay was replaced. Check engine light was fixed but returned after a couple of days. Check engine light was evaluated a second time, and the recommended repair was to replace the diesel park upset filter and an EGR filter, which was declined due to cost. | ||
| Dec 201679000 mi | Check engine light never resolved. | ||
| Audi A3 in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 201547000 mi | Leak in fuel tank | ||
| Aug 201550700 mi | leak in fuel tank, had to replace | ||
| Oct 201551500 mi | battery could not hold charge | ||
| Feb 201655400 miUS $2300 | fuel pump failure and replacement of high pressure injectors | ||
| May 201658500 miUS $700 | Low pressure injector failed. | ||
| Jul 201659300 miUS $200 | Erratic power loss | ||
| Jan 201754000 mi | Cause of erratic power loss never found. | ||
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Oct 201553300 miUS $400 | Car would not start, towed to shop. Diagnosed defective battery, replaced, tested electrical system. | ||
| Dec 201671000 miUS $300 | Replaced several exhaust hangers that were broken. | ||
| Audi A3 in Georgia, United States May 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201538000 mi | Adjusted timing of automatic shifting. | ||
| May 201750500 miUS $350 | Problem with pressure sensors in fuel tank and injector manifold. Likely caused by water in diesel fuel. Diagnosis from codes was impossible. | ||
| Audi A3 in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 201217700 miUS $100 | took in for recalls and they also replaced a taillight lamp. | ||
| Dec 201222000 mi | ink stain from factory on rear armrest | ||
| Audi A3 in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Nov 201367700 miUS $100 | relay replacement | ||
| Oct 2016135000 miUS $780 | Front wheel bearing Exhaust gas recirculation filter clogged causing check engine light. | ||
| Audi A3 in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201570000 miUS $350 | Check engine light resulted in fuel systems-related error. Fuel filter replaced. | ||
| Audi A3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201556000 miUS $1400 | Water pump 'disintegrated' leaving us stranded. Timing belt and water pump replaced. Leak down test showed no damage to cylinders or valves. | ||
| Audi A3 in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 20115000 mi | Heated seats did not work! Dealer insisted seats working as designed. We searched problem and found a software fix that dealer did not know about. Heat has now improved but not like the A4's (6 of them) we had in past. Disappointed in Audi. | ||
| Audi A3 in Washington, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201752000 mi | DPF cracked and clogged the EGR valve, throwing a check engine light. Car still ran fine, didn't bother getting it fixed as I was selling the car back to the dealership re: TDI emissions scandal. | ||
| Audi A3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201314000 mi | check engine light came on with reduction in power, taken to dealer who did extensive road check found that fuel line was kinked and replaced | ||
| Jun 201534200 mi | mechtronics unit replaced faulty mechatronics unit replaced by Audi at no cost, the vehicle was 6 weeks out of warranty but Audi acknowledged the the fault and picked up the tab | ||
| Aug 201538500 mi | approx. 3000 miles later similar symptoms with transmission occurred and Audi decided to replace the whole transmission at no cost. vehicle is 10 weeks out of warranty | ||
| Jun 201867000 mi | exhaust system recall for 2.0L diesel engines | ||
| Feb 202290000 miUS $504 | brake fluid and coolant exchange | ||
| Audi A3 in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Feb 201336500 mi | Sun visor clip snapped off when inserting the sun visor. | ||
| Feb 201452600 mi | Second time a sun visor clip snapped. | ||
| May 201574000 miUS $150 | Battery just died without warning and could not be jump started, not even by garage. | ||
| Jun 201575000 mi | Exhaust valve flapper stuck open. | ||
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 201364000 miUS $50 | Fuel housing leaking diesel | ||
| May 2016103000 miUS $125 | Noted increased time for the AC to start. Checked by dealership, and concluded the compressor will eventually stop working. No leaks, but pressure too high and will stop working. | ||
| Jun 2016103000 miUS $6 | The back panel from the front driver and front passenger seat came apart. The adhesive markers were very dry, notable heat and humidity have taken effect to these panel in my location. Applied Permatex 5 minutes epoxy (x2), ~$6, but need 1. | ||
| Sep 2016107000 miUS $5 | Driver door attn rest handle tire in half upon shutting the door. Placed epoxy to join the torn section, x2 because the 1st attempt didn't hold up to the epoxy. Summer heat & humidity. Back seat panel came off as well. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States May 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201554000 miUS $80 | Transmission was making noise in 5th gear. Transmission was replaced under CPO warranty. | ||
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 20113000 mi | check engine light came on. dealer replaced two sensors--light out. | ||
| Aug 201431700 mi | Turbo making a "whistling" sound, monitored for 6 weeks. Sound getting louder. Replaced turbo. | ||
| Aug 201542500 mi | ignition cylinder was defective ignition cylinder replaced | ||
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.2L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Spain May 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201413020 mi | S-Tronic Transmission failed. A new mechatronic unit had to be imported from Germany and installed. I traded the car as-is and will never buy another car with auto transmission again. | ||
2011 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201673160 miC $600 | blower motor replaced. audi dealer cost 700 $ small mechanic shop 550. both after market blower 87.50 plus 0.5 hours work | ||
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