| 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%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 14 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
| 29720 mi $500 |
Since I went stage 2 my hpfp started acting up and current fuel at WOT. Simple hpfp swap and 1 hour of labor resolved the issue. |
| 37700 mi $150 |
water pump leaked. replaced it. |
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 14000 mi | Oil leak from oil pan plug. Turns out it got stripped during previous oil change. Had to replace entire oil pan. |
| 22940 mi | Car was "jerking" and stuttering on cold starts and RPM's between 1500-2000. Was told that 2 fuel injectors were damaged and leaking fuel. Dealer replaced all 4 fuel injectors. Problem has been resolved. |
| 20000 mi | R&R'd a portion of the wiring harness that included O2 sensors. |
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 26000 mi | Auxiliary drive belt tensioner failed resulting in loss of charging - whole system shut down and car had to be recovered to garage. |
2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 85000 mi | Exhaust pressure control valve (OBD II code p047F) went bad, was replaced under warranty for emissions systems (up to 120,000miles). I got great gas mileage because of the issue, but had it repaired anyhow |
| 45260 mi | leaking vacuum hose, repaired under warranty |
| 77100 mi | The engine check light came on intermittently. A sensor had to be replaced. |
| 83700 mi | Exhaust flap malfunction. The dealer said it was out of warranty but after my search revealed that VW extended the warranty for this part, Audi agreed to replace it without charge. |
| 62500 mi US $2000 |
Replaced cracked intercooler |
| 64000 mi | High pressure fuel pump failure necessitated replacing entire fuel system |
| 65000 mi | Something in the exhaust system clogged. |
| 65720 mi | Exhaust flap malfunction. Covered under extended warrantee |
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