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2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 147 repairs.
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 29500 mi | Pollen filter housing damaged when dealer replaced blower motor, caused water to flood cabin through car wash |
| 68000 mi US $10 |
Seatbacks are glued on from the factory. The adhesive has failed and the seatbacks have fallen off. |
| 27000 mi | Driver's door bottom weatherstripping torn |
| 16000 mi | Clip for sunshade broke off |
| 28000 mi | Center console in back seat broke |
| 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. |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 13000 mi | Back of driver seat fell off, dealer glued back in place. |
| 49000 mi US $10 |
Back of driver's seat came loose |
| 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. |
| 21000 mi | Loose screw on inside of hatchback. |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 33000 mi | Exterior trim around sunroof was detaching |
| 14000 mi | Problems with numerous interior rattles and squeaking brakes. |
| 14000 mi | Driver's side exterior door handle was contacting the door and scratching the paint. |
| 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. |
| 53000 mi US $650 |
Replaced broken drivers side seat back and damaged door weatherstrip/moulding. |
| 74000 mi US $350 |
Center console cup holder replaced (broken). |
| 55000 mi US $285 |
Glove box latch broken, requires replacement of entire glovebox |
| 9920 mi | Door handle rubbing against body. Minor realignment of handle solved problem. |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 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. |
2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 13940 mi $100 |
Sunroof with noise (vibration) |
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