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2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 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 |
| 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 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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. |
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