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2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (15%)

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2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 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

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Arizona, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

36000 mi

US $5000
Brake rotors rusted abnormally , damaging brakes . Front especially. 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Nevada, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2023
Dec 2022

37000 mi

US $250
Water Pump Leaking 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

3720 mi
Rattle fixed in muffer, I did it myself after I got home, added a washer in the flapper valve for adjustable exhaust sound the dealer tech could not find in four days. 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Jul 2018

11000 mi
Vibration Noise in exhaust. Rear exhaust replaced. 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018

3100 mi
Paint is chipping off inside of black sports exhaust at only ~2,500 kms 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017

4960 mi
front radar sensor out of alignment for Adaptive Cruise Control and PreSense emergency braking system. Bumper removed, and sensor realigned at no cost, under warranty. 

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2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Washington, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

19000 mi

US $175
Small leak from water pump 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Texas, United States
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
Jun 2022

62000 mi

US $100
Sunroof trim clear coat began peeling. Took to body shop to get sanded and primed for roof to be wrapped. 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

8000 mi
Assignable Steering Wheel button intermittently doesn't work. 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2018 - Feb 2022
Aug 2021

32860 mi

C $2000
Brakes had to be replaced, rotors etc 

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2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch

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

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

1000 mi
Drove in, they quickly diagnosed failing latch on EV charge door. Parts ordered. Will return once parts arrive. 
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in California, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2021
Jun 2018

900 mi

US $250
Destroyed a tire and had to replace it. 

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2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 186hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 in Florida, United States
- Dec 2017
Dec 2017

300 mi
Gas odor. Inspected, but could not find any defect. 

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