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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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Chart based on 1436 repairs.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 12000 mi | Squeaky noise from front end |
| 47400 mi US $561 |
Replaced rear shocks |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 25000 mi US $4000 |
I had a relatively severe tire blowout that required $4K in repairs to the vehicle's magnetic suspension as well as a new rim, along with some trim replacement / touch-up paint in the vicinity of the wheel well with the blown tire. |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 3000 mi | Noise and vibration. TSB found, wheel bearing replaced. |
| 32059 mi | Biener Audi never removed the shipping blocks from the front suspension. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 47740 mi | Left strut bracket repair - still on warranty |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 5000 mi | Rear shock mount noisy. Covered under Technical Service Bulletin for vehicles with magnetic ride control |
| 6060 mi | Steering would become notchy/stuck in center position when driving at highway speeds for 30+mins making it difficult to smoothly keep car tracking straight. Dealer could not re-create, but agreed to replace steering rack. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 20700 mi | left suspension clunking noise over speed bumps and rapid undulations in road. Left suspension baffle found to be defective, and replaced. |
| 31000 mi | rattling with rapid and deep compression of left front suspension. TSB suggesting changing bushings and heavily lubricating them. |
| 65000 mi US $85 |
Noticed a noice coming from the front end and it was a part of TSB# 2043424/5 that states that the front control arm bushings needed to be removed and lubricated with grease. With this, an alignment was performed. |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
Stock shocks needed replacing. Switched to coilovers. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 3200 mi | Clunking noise at full steering lock (both sides). Dealer said they had a campaign for this. At this time, they only lubricated the steering box. |
| 5400 mi | Recurring clunking noise at full steering lock. This time the dealer replaced the steering box under warranty. Problem solved. |
2013 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 6000 mi | All 4 wheel bearings replaced. No real difference that I could tell. Problem still exists. |
2011 Audi A3
Engine not specified
| 49000 mi | Cracked rear stabilizer; replaced under warranty. |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 45880 mi | Wheel Bearings Replaced |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $780 |
Front wheel bearing |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 24800 mi | right front wheel bearing was found to be faulty and replaced |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 116000 mi US $130 |
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. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 59300 mi US $200 |
Replaced leaking right front tie-rod. Issue found when replacing brake pads and rotating tires. |
2009 Audi A3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 13940 mi $100 |
Brake pedal felt like bumping occasionally, stabilizer bar connectors were broken. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi US $100 |
After maintenance trip at 25k + Tire rotation and balance, car had an alignment issue (pulled to the right when not holding wheel, and wheel centered car pulled to right). Dealer did 4 wheel alignment, told tracks straight, does not. Took to outside shop for alignment issue as confidence for dealer was VERY low. Shop quoted alignment to fix issue, aligned and told it should track straight, STILL has same issue. Shop is now unresponsive... |
| 78880 mi US $250 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
Rear shocks not functioning properly, started cupping the tires & giving uneven radial wear pattern. Replaced w/ aftermarket H&R Sport Cup springs and shocks all around. New tires as well but those weren't included in reported price total. |
| 162000 mi US $700 |
Front struts, a common repair for any car over 150k, I think. |
| 83480 mi C $600 |
Rear wheel bearing replacement, both left and right humming badly. 280$ |
| 101060 mi C $280 |
Rear shocks absorbers both left and right blew.... replaced with bilsteins B8 shocks. |
| 104160 mi C $1000 |
Both left and right outer tie rods replaced. Front shocks, shock mounts / bearings replaced. Stabilizer bars, control arms (changed to aluminum), control arm bushings, ball joints both left and right, rear shock mounts, |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 63240 mi C $1273 |
Wheel bearing needed replacing |
| 148000 mi US $1300 |
sway bar links, shocks replaced |
| 4340 mi | rear sway bar loose |
| 159372 mi US $818 |
Lower front control arm bushings replaced |
2008 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 32240 mi A $700 |
Wheel bearing was faulty - replaced under extended warranty. Extended warranty didn't pay for wheel alignment. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 76000 mi US $600 |
left rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 102300 mi A $195 |
Rear left wheel bearing replaced |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 160000 mi US $370 |
Shocks and struts |
| 10000 mi | Bad right front wheel bearing replaced. intermittent CEL - noted as intake manifold flap sticking. |
| 55690 mi US $415 |
Diagnosis fee for rear shock replacement Rear shocks needed replacement immediately on CPO car Sway bar link replaced |
| 93000 mi US $300 |
Control arm bushing |
| 83160 mi C $700 |
Wheel bearing replaced (left rear wheel) |
| 186000 mi US $120 |
Replaced outer rear A-arm bushing. |
| 85560 mi | Total loss of power steering after starting the car. Driving reverse a long distance had no effect. Driving straight forward a short distance restored power steering. Every time ignition is switched off/on the power steering would be gone. |
| 141680 mi R 250 |
Suspension bushes worn out. Replaced. To be fair, I live on a dirt road and this car has sport suspension. Car handling had not been affected. I requested change because I could see they were already torn and would break through any time. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 83000 mi US $970 |
Wheel bearings starting to fail. |
| 54000 mi US $1388 |
Both Front Suspension Lower Control Arms Rear Bushings were separated causing play |
| 127000 mi US $2200 |
Electronic Steering Rack failed. Rack replaced and steering re-aligned |
| 136000 mi US $2200 |
Rear of the vehicle was bottoming out with light loads and handling was deteriorating. Replaced suspension. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 69000 mi US $1000 |
left front bearing changed without fixing the problem ( noise with driving 30 miles and above), right (back) bearing changed ( other shop) and problem is gone, great car!!! |
| 25000 mi | Wheel bearing for right rear wheel |
| 25000 mi | Defective right rear wheel bearing |
| 45000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced. Claimed insufficient time available to replace rear wheel bearings as shop opened only half day on Saturdays. |
| 47000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
New rear shocks |
| 102300 mi US $1100 |
Front bearing replacement Front control arm replacement |
| 117000 mi US $1100 |
Replace tie rods |
| 165700 mi US $1000 |
Replace rear suspension, normal wear and tear item. |
| 174000 mi US $800 |
Tie-rods and sway bars |
| 136400 mi C $800 |
Passenger side front as well as rear wheel bearings noisy. |
| 37000 mi US $375 |
Front wheel bearings replaced |
| 40200 mi US $750 |
Replaced front left and right wheel bearings |
| 116000 mi US $350 |
Replaced passenger rear wheel bearing. |
| 66500 mi US $250 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings. |
| 114080 mi C $3000 |
Bushings on sway bar were worn. Parts replaced. |
| 116500 mi C $150 |
Noise coming from the front left side. Appeared to be worn wheel bearing. Diagnosis was incorrect. Bearing replaced, noise still there. Final repair yet to be done. |
| 120900 mi C $300 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 182000 mi | New struts, Koni Sport. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 80800 mi US $200 |
Replaced tie rod ends for front stabilizer bar. Boots were torn on two ball joints, but seemed to still be functioning OK without noise. |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Replaced wheel bearing |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
bad rear wheel bearing and worn brakes |
| 131400 mi US $300 |
Rear wheel bearings failed suddenly, creating intolerable howl at highway speeds, but car still drivable. |
| 208000 mi US $2500 |
Front control arms, dog one mounts, rear spring, front and rear brakes |
| 21000 mi | I kept hearing a loud noise that came from either the wheel bearings or the tires. Dealer determined that it was the tires (a common problem with the stock Pirelli P6s.) |
| 36000 mi US $547 |
Started hearing a loud motor-like noise related to speed above 25 mph. Dealer inspected wheel bearings and found notch during spin of left rear wheel. Bearings replaced. |
| 86387 mi US $879 |
Inspection found worn/torn bushings on rear sway bar end links. Replaced. |
| 14000 mi US $600 |
Broken stabilizer bar at right, rear wheel. |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
Dealer found contamination and wear on bearing and recommended replacing unit. Followed recommendation. |
| 44000 mi US $350 |
Mechanic said lower control arm bushings were worn, and that it is a fairly common issue with cars of this age (2006). I had them replaced and noticed an immediate difference in suspension feel. |
| 34720 mi | Steering wheel upshift "+" paddle peeling (metal finish) replaced under warranty |
| 89000 mi US $110 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Rear wheel bearing replacement. |
| 65500 mi US $290 |
Heard slight howling noise during coasting/deceleration. Brought to an independent shop to see if was wheel bearing. Shop said there was slight play in the rear wheel bearing, driver's side which may have been the culprit |
| 133300 mi US $160 |
Bad wheel bearing on front and rear right side. |
| 126828 mi US $492 |
Passenger front lower control arm bushings had excessive play. Replaced right control arm and had the wheels aligned. |
1999 Audi A3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 93000 mi $500 |
Dampers and control arm bushings. |
| 99200 mi $300 |
Rear wheel ball bearings started to make noise, so I changed both of them. |
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