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2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 61 repairs.
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 28000 mi | Car ran rough, would die after several seconds. First happened 12/31/14, towed to dealer but they couldn't replicate the problem. Happened again 2 weeks later, again towed to dealer. This time they replaced the fuel filter. |
| 28000 mi | Car started, ran rough and died. |
| 28300 mi | Car started, ran rough and died. |
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 50840 mi C $200 |
Replaced downstream O2 sensor |
| 46900 mi | High pressure fuel pump, and two fuel injectors froze open. |
| 598300 mi C $275 |
Engine light keeps coming on. The evaporation valve was the culprit as per the computer code. |
| 58000 mi US $89 |
Replaced Intake Manifold, Throttle Body, Radiator Temp Sensor (failure happened during repair of previous mentioned parts) |
| 61700 mi US $89 |
Dead Ignition Coil. Second dead ignition coil about 30 days later. |
| 53940 mi C $650 |
Ignition coils failed and replaces. |
2011 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 40500 mi | Glow plug light flashing. Check engine light on. Car was losing power for a brief period. |
| 74300 mi | Check engine light reported problem with emission system. EGR relay was replaced. Check engine light was fixed but returned after a couple of days. Check engine light was evaluated a second time, and the recommended repair was to replace the diesel park upset filter and an EGR filter, which was declined due to cost. |
| 79000 mi | Check engine light never resolved. |
| 71000 mi US $300 |
Replaced several exhaust hangers that were broken. |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
Check engine light resulted in fuel systems-related error. Fuel filter replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $780 |
Exhaust gas recirculation filter clogged causing check engine light. |
| 50500 mi US $350 |
Problem with pressure sensors in fuel tank and injector manifold. Likely caused by water in diesel fuel. Diagnosis from codes was impossible. |
| 47000 mi | Leak in fuel tank |
| 50700 mi | leak in fuel tank, had to replace |
| 55400 mi US $2300 |
fuel pump failure and replacement of high pressure injectors |
| 58500 mi US $700 |
Low pressure injector failed. |
| 59300 mi US $200 |
Erratic power loss |
| 54000 mi | Cause of erratic power loss never found. |
| 56000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump 'disintegrated' leaving us stranded. Timing belt and water pump replaced. Leak down test showed no damage to cylinders or valves. |
| 14000 mi | check engine light came on with reduction in power, taken to dealer who did extensive road check found that fuel line was kinked and replaced |
| 67000 mi | exhaust system recall for 2.0L diesel engines |
| 75000 mi | Exhaust valve flapper stuck open. |
| 64000 mi US $50 |
Fuel housing leaking diesel |
| 3000 mi | check engine light came on. dealer replaced two sensors--light out. |
| 31700 mi | Turbo making a "whistling" sound, monitored for 6 weeks. Sound getting louder. Replaced turbo. |
| 42500 mi | ignition cylinder was defective ignition cylinder replaced |
| 41000 mi | DPF cracked and clogged the EGR valve, throwing a check engine light. Car still ran fine, didn't bother getting it fixed as I was selling the car back to the dealership re: TDI emissions scandal. |
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