| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 40400 mi | Battery not charging. Battery replaced under warranty. |
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 36160 mi | Battery would not hold a charge. No accessory units like cellphone or GPS devices were ever plugged in. Car was less than 3 years old. Told that the battery was defective. Dealer replaced only the battery. |
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Battery dead; replaced under warranty. |
| 25700 mi | Heated seats would not get warm |
| 49000 mi | Engine cranking very slowly in cold weather. Dealer replaced the battery free under warranty. Good as new. |
| 99200 mi | airbag replacement |
| 58160 mi C $400 |
Battery died. Got a jump start from local Automobile Association (BCAA - see bcaa.ca), drove to dealership, had battery replaced. |
| 63240 mi C $250 |
Blown bulb in left rear tail light fused to housing, requiring the replacement of entire housing. |
| 48300 mi | AC worked intermittenly. AC would come on maybe 1 out of 5 attempts to turn it on. Dealer reported AC compressor would be replaced under warranty and ordered one. I got a loaner car while the part was on order. |
| 21000 mi | Air bag light came on. Took car to dealer 4 times to have it fixed. Light kept coming on each time. On last visit called service manager to elevate issue. AoA was called to help, part is ordered but on back order, wires need to be changed. |
| 50000 mi | Tail light replaced, internal electrical issue. Had to order a part which is why it took a a couple days |
| 60000 mi US $2900 |
AC recharged |
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