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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 1436 repairs.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 411 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 2.5L I5 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 11000 mi | Vibration Noise in exhaust. Rear exhaust replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $250 |
Water Pump Leaking |
| 3720 mi | Rattle fixed in muffer, I did it myself after I got home, added a washer in the flapper valve for adjustable exhaust sound the dealer tech could not find in four days. |
2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 19000 mi US $175 |
Small leak from water pump |
2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 186hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 300 mi | Gas odor. Inspected, but could not find any defect. |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 200 mi | The charging connector (etron) was locked on, and only was abnle to be disconnected after letting the charging connector discharge by disconnecting it from the wall for a few hours. The dealer wanted to look at it, and concluded that they couldn't find anything wrong. I took the car back and it has worked fine since. |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 16000 mi | Water pump failed, replaced under warranty. Coolant level warning light kept going off. |
| 25000 mi | Have had two low coolant alerts, added a total of about a half liter. Had dealer pressure test and found water pump leaking. Replaced under warranty. |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 22940 mi | Entered in error |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 10000 mi US $10 |
Surprise Low oil warning. Just topped off. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Low coolant - determined to be faulty waterpump. Repair took three days. | |
| 18500 mi | Low oil sensor illuminated. Oil checked manually and low. Between 15k service (oil change, etc) and 18.5k miles, needed approximately 1 quart of oil. Audi Arlington could not find problem and explained this as normal or that the service was done incorrectly (oil not topped off at 15k service). |
| 24000 mi | Thermostat was faulty. No part available for over a month. |
| 6000 mi | Cam sensor actuator was faulty. |
| 37000 mi | Water pump and thermostat replaced |
| 21700 mi | engine mount cross brace was making noise under some steering inputs. Mounting bolts were replaced. Steering mount bolts were replaced at the same time |
| 4588 mi | Camshaft position sensor failed for cylinder 3. The EPC or fault followed the sensor and replaced on spec. |
| 21700 mi | Camshaft position sensor on cylinder one. Sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 87000 mi US $84 |
Oil Leak from pan |
| 36000 mi | O2 Sensor failed |
| 7160 mi | variable valve solenoid tripped an error code - swapped solenoids on the car, and code cleared rather than follow the suspect solenoid. car cleared for use. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 15000 mi US $200 |
Because of fuel pump recall, car must of been reflashed because now aftermarket parts that read Canbus signal do not work anymore. Newer 2015 have new ECU that block reflashing which I suspect is the issue. |
| 24000 mi | The oil level light turned on. Dealer said not to worry and that they burn oil all the time! |
| 49608 mi US $9000 |
Regularly maintenanced car, oil starvation, which caused a cylinder #3 spun bearing. This required a new engine that was paid out of pocket since Audi refused to grant warranty. |
| 25000 mi | Repair required due to faulty ignition tumbler failing to recognize the key removal and preventing locking. Lost enough coolant to trip the low coolant light. They just topped it off (over a pint!) |
| 18300 mi | Water pump |
| 28000 mi | Epc light on in error |
| 2500 mi | Fuel pump stopped working while driving on highway. Dealer will replace fuel pump and turbo. Car literally turned off on a busy interstate. Barely got to side of the road. Car still in shop waiting for parts. |
| 37000 mi | Oxygen sensor replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Quart of oil low. |
| 34000 mi | Car suddenly went into limp home mode on the freeway. Car had to be towed to the dealer. Plugs and coils were replaced under warranty. |
| Fuel pump went bad and died. |
| 65000 mi US $85 |
Performed 24DM Recall relating to the replacement of the high pressure fuel pump. |
| 91000 mi US $2600 |
Coolant pump, thermostat housing, and radiator replaced due to leak. |
| 15000 mi | Replaced engine in vehicle after cylinder 3 grenades the entire engine |
| 15000 mi | Water pump leak led to coolant leak at a slow rate. Detected on second reporting at 15000 miles service. Fixed under warranty |
| 13020 mi | Low coolant. Traced leak to the water pump. TSB#203977 |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 3200 mi | Car very noisy at startup. Dealer said it is normal for 1.8 TFSI A3. |
| 21000 mi | EVAP System Leak Detected, TSB 2035073/12 performed. NVLD pressure switches and filter replaced. |
| 24996 mi | Coolant reservoir low Engine hesitated and EPC light came on after moderate acceleration from a stop. ECU logged Code 15074 - Cylinder Disable (P130A) 17178 - Databus U1123 15179 - Cylinder 3 High Pressure (P03AF) |
| 12000 mi | Fuel leak due to internal fault in fuel tank. Dealer's technician performed a fuel tank replacement. |
| 34000 mi US $300 |
PVC valve replacement. |
| 31285 mi | Yellow engine check light MIL stays on after car is started. Double checked that fuel cap was on correctly. Root caused to evap small leak. Installed nvld pressure switch with active charcoal filter. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 11900 mi | The car was reporting low coolant levels and refusing to start when the fluid level was actually within the designated marks. Apparently this is a known issue, and the fluid must be at max or above as the reservoir is mismarked. |
| 2200 mi | cam shaft adjustment valve was stuck in open. The dealer replaced the valve. |
| 47000 mi US $900 |
The AdBlue valve wasn't functioning properly and there was a leak, so I was getting error messages and warnings that after a certain number of miles I wouldn't be able to start the car. The problem was quickly diagnosed but the delay in fixing it was receiving the part. |
| 18000 mi | Cold snap in New England caused the glow plug to flash and lose power. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37816 mi | Upon startup, I was receiving a sporadic warning to not exceed 4500 rpm. This would reset after a restart. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty thermostat. It was replaced along with attendant gaskets. The cooling system was flushed and refilled. |
2014.5 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi | Fuel pump was making a high pitched humming noise. Was deemed faulty and was replaced under warranty. Car still drove OK, but noise was unbearable. |
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18577 mi | Water pump leaking; replaced |
| 29337 mi | Water pump replaced (no failure) under Audi open campaign |
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 12800 mi | Found water pump leaking after road trip. This is the primary water pump and not the recirculating pump. Very concerned since car has low miles and is not driven hard at all. Found out this is a common problem across all 2.0T engines. |
| 26500 mi | Water pump was found leaking again, had the first one fail at 13k and now here we are at 26k and another water pump failure. Obviously a very poor design, this is the 3rd repair on this vehicle. Very disappointed in Audi. |
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 146000 mi | emissions canister plugged and needed replacing. |
2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 62620 mi $300 |
The low coolent warning light came in, topped it up and later came on again. Mechanic found a defective hose and replaced it. |
2012 Audi A3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 93620 mi $726 |
Faulty inlet manifold replaced, was causing engine warning light to appear yellow, and lowered performance of the car |
| 130400 mi US $1750 |
Check engine light - trips limp mode: lean fuel - replaced high pressure fuel pump, cam follower, PCV valve, in-tank fuel pump,etc. not resolved |
| 134000 mi US $750 |
Leak in exhaust flex pipe. Replaced exhaust down pipe, interim exhaust pipe and catalytic converter with after market high performance system (APR Brand). |
2011 Audi A3 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 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 598300 mi C $275 |
Engine light keeps coming on. The evaporation valve was the culprit as per the computer code. |
| 53940 mi C $650 |
Ignition coils failed and replaces. |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Recall related ignition misfire issue |
| 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. |
| 46900 mi | High pressure fuel pump, and two fuel injectors froze open. |
| 50840 mi C $200 |
Replaced downstream O2 sensor |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 51300 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. |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
Check engine light resulted in fuel systems-related error. Fuel filter replaced. |
| 75000 mi | Exhaust valve flapper stuck open. |
| 52000 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. |
| 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. |
| 71000 mi US $300 |
Replaced several exhaust hangers that were broken. |
| 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. |
| 64000 mi US $50 |
Fuel housing leaking diesel |
| 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. |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 46480 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 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 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 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 65720 mi | Exhaust flap malfunction. Covered under extended warrantee |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $10000 |
Engine sludge |
| 94444 mi US $300 |
Dealer replaced intake manifold under extended warranty Carbon buildup removed by dealer for $300.00 |
| 115000 mi US $100 |
Replaced PVC valve to cure a number of CEL codes. |
| 114500 mi US $25 |
Replaced bad coil pack |
| 62000 mi C $230 |
Fuel in tank slightly low, engine cutting out while driving. Low pressure fuel pump and fuel filter checked. Restriction in fuel filter found, filter replaced. Symptoms did not change. |
| 71521 mi C $840 |
Radiator cracked, no coolant, replaced radiator. |
| 22000 mi | Unintended acceleration. Dealer not sure if software/sensor problem or gas pedal physically sticking. Either way they were unable to reproduce and therefore did not repair. |
| 80000 mi US $585 |
Symptom: engine light. Carbon removal, two fuel injectors replaced. High pressure fuel pump also replaced. |
| 92300 mi US $621 |
EPC/check engine light came on. Vehicle would exhibit loss of power. Dealer replaced throttle body connectors. |
| 25000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer said is was dirty connector near mass air flow sensor, cleaned it and reset. |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Replace thermostat |
| 54000 mi | Intake manifold valve arm fell off. Put it back on |
| 101000 mi US $50 |
Replaced ignition coils |
| 42000 mi | Cylinder misfire. Exchanged ignition coils between two cylinders. Used fuel additive. |
| 30000 mi US $600 |
Air intake flap |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 170000 mi | Failure of coil. Replaced OEM. Failed again under 1 year. They failed to cover the replacement one on warranty. Both times disabled vehicle. Second time they replaced all 4 coils. |
| 171400 mi | Failure of electronic position sensor on foot pedal. Replaced OEM. Failed again under a year. Refused to cover under warrantee. |
| 175000 mi US $1500 |
Bad electrical on intake manifold. There is a technical note on this warranty extends to 130,00 miles. Mine failed right after that. Paid full price for OEM replacement. It failed 11 months later. Dealer failed to cover. 3 strikes. |
| 175000 mi US $178 |
Well it failed again. All of it. The ignition sysstem. Intake manifold. Accelerator position sensor. All of them throwing errors. All have been replaced at least twice by the dealer. I had it towed away and bought a Ford |
| engine turned itself off- key fob was replaced |
| 24000 mi | Engine suddenly dies at highway speeds. Coasts to shoulder, restarts. This has happened on three occasions always at highway speeds. The most recent time it started and dies 3X on shoulder. Dealer says no error codes and cannot replicat |
| 96000 mi US $400 |
Air intake replaced, coil packs replaced |
| 71000 mi US $836 |
Throttle body replaced |
| 37000 mi | Intake manifold replaced at 36,500 mi under OEM warranty |
| 92000 mi US $1100 |
Carbon build up cleaning from direct injection design flaw: Cleaned intake valves, removed intake manifold, replaced gaskets, 8 hours of labor |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 46000 mi | Ignition coil went out. Car was not driveable. |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Ignition coil issue signaled by check engine light. Coil pack and spark plug were moved to two different cylinders and the issue could not be reproduced. Later returned. |
| 52000 mi US $360 |
Engine misfiring. Ignition coil replaced |
| 51300 mi US $500 |
CEL for intake flap. Carbon build up was cleaned from engine. |
| 68000 mi US $425 |
CEL light. Car would have trouble starting. Intake was replaced and the issue was resolved |
| 19000 mi | Check engine light intermitently on/off over course of 2 weeks and then came on continuously. Dealer ran diagnostics and could find no problem. Reset check engine light (no other repairs done). |
| 35000 mi | Periodic buzzing sound in engine near AC compressor. Dealer unable to determine problem & is continuing to investigate. |
| 50000 mi US $850 |
Thermostat failed requiring replacement of water pump (thermostat is part of water pump). |
| 64000 mi US $525 |
Intake manifold failed and had to be replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $1850 |
Coolant leak. Replaced water pump & seals. Oil leak. |
| 72450 mi US $750 |
Replaced cracked engine mount (dogbone mount). Also performed 75k service (Haldex, DSG, Oil) and replaced rear brake pads. |
| 4000 mi | Defective temp switch on transmission - sends a signal of overheating which switches transmission to neutral and tells the driver to depress the brake. Found out about it on the NHTSA site. |
| 23000 mi | Check engine light came on, camshaft sensor had to be replaced under warranty. |
| 62000 mi | Warranty replacement of intake manifold - error code P2015 |
| 64000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced turbo due to a faulty wastegate rod |
| 26000 mi | Sensor out of calibration |
| 45000 mi | Sensor replaced |
| 20960 mi | Check engine light on intermittently. Replaced intake manifold. Coolant fan replaced, I never noticed it wasn't working. |
| 35340 mi | Intake manifold cleaned replaced some parts. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 3720 mi | Engine warning, "Do not exceed 4,000 RPM". Dealer had Technical Bulletin. Software upgrade required. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 125hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 30380 mi | Engine light on, scanner reads faulty oxygen sensor. Update: the mechanic thinks that it was due to some bad gas in the tank. I started using a different brand gasoline and it has been fine, since then the light has not come on. |
2009 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 20040 mi $550 |
Fuel pump control module fail |
| 24580 mi $850 |
The intake cover fell off during normal operation (highway) and get stuck on radiator fans fried them, need to replace both fans, call audi about poor cover design and they take 50% of the bill originally $1700. paid 850. |
| 41540 mi $300 |
Fuel line before fuel filter has started leaking, this started after scheduled mainteinance trip to the dealer, which included 120,000 km service. and change of fuel filter, and thats the fuel line that later started leaking after the service was done, one week later. |
2009 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 31000 mi £250 |
Corroded wire to ecu. Low voltage recorded on test. Car still running but emission light came on. |
2009 Audi A3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 15500 mi | DSG (S-tronic) transmission failed. Failed comms between CPU and transmission. |
| 22940 mi $2500 |
Clutch had a short lifespan for a car that's barely used (12,000 km per year) |
2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi US $75 |
pressure relief valve replaced |
2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 26660 mi $4200 |
Changed the turbocharger due lack of lubrication caused by no preventive maintenance of the previous owner. All the sealings was changed in this occasion. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Poor fuel mileage in cold weather |
| 25000 mi | Car died on freeway in morning. Was low pressure fuel sensor that went bad according to dealer. Timing belt was also faulty causing brushing noise which needed to be replaced. Dealer replaced timing belt and low fuel pressure sensor. |
| 45300 mi | Power loss after 45k server. Took back to dealer and found faults in LPFP (low pressure fuel pump) and turbo diverter valve. Both replaced under warranty. |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Engine throwing codes for "thrust sensor". Thrust sensor is a low pressure fuel sensore located on the high pressure fuel pump. Sensor is an easily replaceable item that costs about $50. After replacement the codes are gone. |
| 31500 mi | CEL, determined to be O2 sensor, backordered. O2 sensor came in, installed and normal. |
| 64000 mi | EPC indicator on dash |
| 86000 mi | EPC indicator on dash never successfully addressed. |
| 37700 mi C $100 |
Oil leak. Leaking fuel injectors. Performed carbon cleaning for intake ports & valves. Replaced all four fuel injectors, spark plugs, intake manifold. |
| 55800 mi | Engine was misfiring after start on very cold mornings, until it warms up. Spark plugs and coils were replaced, but the problem still occurs on cold mornings. |
| 57120 mi C $400 |
Engine was misfiring for several minutes on very cold mornings, until the engine warmed up. Replaced fuel filter. |
| 62780 mi | Cam follower replaced |
| 68820 mi | Faulty timing belt roller, squeaking at cold start. Dealer replaced roller and a new timing belt because the broken roller caused damage. |
| 78420 mi C $21 |
"Coolant Low" warning came on and the reservoir was empty. Last Service this fluid was not checked at the dealership. Pressure test was done and everything was deemed OK. Dealer refilled the reservoir at my expense. Running FINE! |
| 83480 mi C $600 |
Radiator leak and hose replacement. |
| 83540 mi C $35 |
Oil dipstick broke, crumbled and the o-ring was gone. The car didn't run right... |
| 100440 mi C $500 |
Loud slapping noise on cold start indicative of worn out cam chain timing tensioner. Replaced: -Cam Timing Chain -Cam Chain Tensioner - Camshaft Adjuster Bolt - HPFP O-Ring - Cam Follower - Valve Cover Gasket - PCV Gasket - Cam Cover Gasket |
| 101560 mi C $170 |
Broken thermostat causing cooling system malfunction (Stuck Open) I replaced the following: -Coolant G13 -Thermostat + hardware -2x Coolant Temp Sensors |
| 106640 mi C $460 |
New Clutch disc, pressure plate and flywheel. The clutch started to slip under power so it was just wear not mechanical failure. Fuel Filter Replacement |
| 44020 mi C $100 |
Car radio would turn itself off periodically (maybe once per hour). Tapping the on button turned it on. Mostly just annoying. They said the problem was related to the ignition switch (which was replaced). Time will tell if it worked. |
| 52700 mi C $1511 |
Engine was missing. After a few hours of diagnosis they said the engine had carbon buildup. They walnut blasted the carbon, replaced plugs, oil and a gasket. During a routine checkup, dealer found a damaged exhaust clamp. It was replaced. |
| 50000 mi | Wiring harness replaced in engine bay, causing ESP malfunction to display. Was told that problem was not with ESP but with throttle body harness, dealer was aware of tsb for this problem, but I was not given the number. |
| 67000 mi US $900 |
misfire cyl 1, fuel injector replaced, intake valves cleaned with chemical treatment |
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Timing belt started squeaking. Belt replaced, waterpump replaced, serpentine belt replaced, cam seals, tensioner, related parts replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $275 |
diverter valve replaced, turbo underboost fault code |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Bad cam shaft, damage to cylinder, injection rail assembly. Identified as defective from the factory, replaced by dealership free of charge. Vacuum hoses needed replacing, paid roughly $400 for that. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 86000 mi | Open updates 17D9, 24T3, 24T4 [Campaign 17D9 - PCV Valve; 24T3 IMRC Motor; and 24T4 - Fuel Pressure Sensor https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/SB-10044087-2249.pdf] |
| 16000 mi | New ignition switch to correct some problems with the console lights and radio. Also caused the door locks to lock and unlock for no reason. |
| 5000 mi | Oxygen sensor failed. |
| 20200 mi | Crankcase breather valve replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $567 |
The dreaded diverter valve,06H145710DKT4, parts and labor. |
| 47200 mi US $70 |
whistling sound with pressure loss Fuel pressure sensor replacement |
| 8680 mi | Loose fuel line rattle. |
| 41540 mi C $40 |
Engine Light - P2181 Cooling System Performance Code - Coolant was low, was not verified/topped up during last service with dealer. Coolant refilled to proper level. |
| 41540 mi C $550 |
Exhaust was louder - Exhaust Collar replaced |
| 69900 mi US $1800 |
Misfire due to carbon deposits on intake valves. Decarb needed. Replace injector #2. Intake manifold sensor failure. Intake replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $1900 |
Carbon Buildup required cleaning; fuel injectors leaking, so all 4 replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $600 |
evap system. Replaced purge value and gas cap |
| 96000 mi US $366 |
Fuel injector in cylinder three was throwing a random misfire. Dealer replaced injector (warranty) and cleaned valves (the latter covered by the owner). |
| 159372 mi US $615 |
Thermostat replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $4300 |
Fuel pump/cam follower failed. All replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $500 |
cylinder head worn causing misfire, replaced (along with plugs) |
| 93000 mi US $436 |
Thermostat replaced. Required 3.7 labor hours and $60 in parts. |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat replaced, also had cam follower and oil change done. |
| 55000 mi | PCV Valve |
| 85000 mi | Oil leak |
| 51900 mi US $300 |
Thermostat replaced |
| 61000 mi US $85 |
Coil pack went out. |
| 91000 mi | Replaced spark plugs. Cleaned out carbon in the intake and replaced injector. |
| 101000 mi | Turbo cutoff valve |
| 106700 mi US $1000 |
Water pump and timing belt replaced. Water pump had failed. |
| 32000 mi | Replaced the Tektronik Unit (Sensors and Valve Circuit Board) in the transmission with an updated version - a psuedo recall for specific years, models and manufactured dates. Works much better now. |
| 48000 mi | Replaced Water Pump - Coolant alarm came on and was leaking coolant An air hose was disconnected or loose. Check Engine Light came on 5 miles after Water Pump repair. |
| 49000 mi | Faulty Intake Manifold - replaced |
| 87000 mi US $85 |
Coolant pump leaking - replaced pump. This is the second coolant pump replacement on this car (first at 35,000 miles). |
| 45000 mi US $550 |
TSB to resolve Fuel Pressure issue |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 89280 mi | Cam belt (timing belt), water pump and alternator belt replacement. |
| 96820 mi | Bad differential pressure sensor for the DPF (Diesel) |
| 100440 mi $1 |
The exhaust pipe clamp got weakened by rust & broke, causing the exhaust pipe to rattle against the body, right under the gear stick. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 120500 mi US $85 |
Accessory belt shredded. |
| 123000 mi | Accessory belt installed two months before failed. |
| 142000 mi US $575 |
Accessory belt and tensioner failed |
| 25000 mi | Engine idle speed is all over the place. Sometimes 600rpm. Sometimes 1100rpm. Took it in for a look. They thought they just had to do something to clean it out. Repair didn't work, so heading back again for round 2. Faulty sensor? Maybe. |
| 27300 mi | Engine idle speed still all over the place. They reset the computer. No change. They suggested replacing the throttle body, with no confidence that it might fix anything, so we skipped the repair. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced a leaking radiator that was damaged by undetermined causes |
| 71200 mi US $85 |
The coolant light flashed vigorously when i would start the car. I took it in and they replaced the coolant resevoir Excessive oil consumption. Car was down over 1 quart of oil in less than 3,000 miles. Car was taken in and the oil diagnostic mode was activated on the car. Drove for 1k as instructed. levels rechecked. Came back "normal range". topped off. |
| 73000 mi US $85 |
The gas cap was faulty and was allowing vapor to escape. This signaled my check engine light to come on. |
| 83000 mi US $85 |
The check engine light came on, then off again, then on steady. THe EVAP Purge valve was replaced under warranty with an 85.00 deductible. |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Problem turned out to be the fuel pump flange. Still needed an ignition coil. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Check Engine light went on. Dealer ran diagnostic: cold engine misfire (dealer stated that it was more than likely due to carbon buildup). Light stayed on for about another week, and then went away. |
| 167000 mi | Radiator leaking - replaced |
| 202000 mi US $800 |
Fuel pump was starting to fail and was replaced. |
| 48000 mi | Coolant Sensor Malfunction Coolant Sensor Replaced |
| 65300 mi A $120 |
Engine idle speed surging and high pitch scream from hot engine. High oil consumption - low level alarm. Fault assumed to be V belt but found ripped diaphragm on PCV valve. Replaced original type F PCV with new type N PCV. |
| 88464 mi A $39 |
Leaking oil down back of engine block. Replaced camshaft cover formed gasket. Old gasket was hardened and leaking. |
| 102300 mi A $195 |
Vacuum oump seals leaking oil. Replaced seals and cleaned up oil. |
| 109740 mi A $1250 |
Tooth belt replacement and crankshaft seals, waterpump, belt tensioner.etc. |
| 5000 mi | Didn't screw the gas cap on tightly, which resulted in a warning message, which I corrected by tightening the cap. A little later got an error message. Apparently this is a normal result, but I did have to go to the dealer for them to turn the message off |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced heater core. |
| 46000 mi US $200 |
Missing when cold |
| 53500 mi US $100 |
Missing when cold but no "check engine" light came on. Took techs a long time to diagnose, and I think they ultimately just started replacing stuff until it was fixed. CPO warranty paid for all but $100, and I had a great car for a week. |
| 95000 mi US $220 |
Replaced Coil Packs and Spark Plugs. Replaced the DV valve. |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
Minor valve cover gasket oil leak |
| 53000 mi US $35 |
Coil pack went out |
| 61000 mi | PCV valve problem caused pressurization that puch a small amount of oil out he filler cap Fuel pressure regulator replaced as part of a TSB on the last visit failed or was installed incorrectly. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Replaced coil packs to cure a hesitation. Very simple |
| 55180 mi €160 |
failed exhaust sensor; 10 minute replacement; free coffee |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Carbon buildup |
| 95000 mi US $220 |
Cam gaskets were leaking oil into the spark plug wells and shorting them out. Gasket was replaced stopping the leak. |
| 97000 mi US $250 |
MAF sensor |
| 113000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light, misfire. Buildup on the valves from the direct injection problem. Mechanic used Seafoam sucked into the intake manifold to clean it up. Will probably need a repeat again soon. |
| 115800 mi US $125 |
Coil died. |
| 125000 mi US $120 |
Second time a coil pack has failed. |
| 154000 mi US $200 |
Replaced turbocharger diverter/bypass valve. |
| 25000 mi | Rhythmic chirping noise when engine is cold. Dealer replaced timing belt cover. Problem seemed solved, but noise has returned. EGR Valve replaced. Dealer said there was a TSB that valves could have been faulty. |
| 40000 mi US $25 |
Coolant level warning on very cold days. Visual inspection shows levels below min on cold starts. Light turns off after car warms up. Problem solved by adding small amount of coolant purchased from dealer. |
| 43000 mi | Engine misfiring 2 days after taking it to a dealer to inspect for issues concerning increased oil and fuel consumption. Car un-drivable. Dealer could not replicate issue but found fault codes in computer consistent with my observations. Sudden excessive oil consumption, 2.5 times normal oil consumption and sudden 20% decrease in gas milage. Awaiting diagnostics from dealer, car still under warranty. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 14000 mi US $7 |
Engine needed a quart of oil just a few months after last oil change and with only 14,000 miles on it! A month later (in early July) another quart of oil was added. This sounds like more of the old VW oil burning problems from the 1970s. |
| 55200 mi | Excessive oil use continues. Wife had dealer reexamine car when she had to add 1.5 liters after ~2500 miles. Dealer cited VW policy and manual that such oil consumption is normal. |
| 46000 mi US $200 |
Continuing to use a lot of oil!@ Also, continuing to have tire balancing problems. Both of these have occurred since we got the car. |
| 94000 mi US $5000 |
Problem started in October. Audi Dealership failed to diagnose failing fuel pump. In Nov., problems got severe: hard starting, engine slow responsiveness, etc. This time they found failed fuel pump AND broken camshaft. We feel that their failure to diagnose the initial problems led to the camshaft damage. A fuel pump failure should not cause massive engine damage. |
| 69000 mi US $484 |
Engine light came on and dealer indicated thermostat was stuck open. Wanted $796 to fix but found another shop that would do it for $440 plus tax. |
| 92000 mi US $600 |
Car was vibrating upon acceleration. Ignition coils needed to be replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Starter motor failed. Two replacement starters also failed before buying OEM part. |
| 25000 mi US $50 |
Check engine light- fuel pressure sensor error. Researched, known issue. Covered under warranty, but chose to purchase and replace part myself to avoid the hassle of going to the dealer. Repair took less than an hour in the garage, part cost $50. |
| 75000 mi US $21 |
One coil pack failed, a problem for which Audi has extended the warranty. I opted to purchase the coil and replace it myself, as that was much less expensive than towing the car 30+ mi. to the dealer to "diagnose" the problem. |
| 80000 mi US $2100 |
Timing belt, water pump, thermostat. |
| 73780 mi C $2100 |
Turbo hose (?) and intake manifold replaced (TSB) |
| 68700 mi C $700 |
Exhaust system clamp replaced |
| 156240 mi C $1200 |
Significant oil leak - Oil cooler and oil filter housing replaced. |
| 187240 mi | Fans failed - replaced. |
| 186000 mi US $120 |
Replaced lower engine mount / dogbone bushing. |
| 52200 mi US $1300 |
Failed thermostat |
| 27000 mi US $50 |
PCV valve failed |
| 56391 mi US $783 |
Fuel pump replacement |
| 43000 mi | Coolant light came on two days in a row (in the 30s) when I started the car and started backing up. When I stopped the car and turned it back on, the light would not come back on. |
| 62500 mi US $300 |
some intake valve was broken -- the engine EMS light was on. replaced valve. |
| 93000 mi | coolant warning light would go off every morning. They checked the coolant levels and everything seemed in order so they just reset the error. Seems to have fixed the problem. engine warning light went on for a week. Diagnosed as the intake valves and gaskets needed cleaning for the price of $930. Decided to try fuel additive first to try to clean it without repairs. |
| 99400 mi US $800 |
engine warning light on. Diagnosed as the intake valves and gaskets needed cleaning |
| 36000 mi | EPC and ESP lights coming on, sometimes also CEL. Would then reset itself. Took dealer three trips to diagnose and fix. Overall they replaced the throttle body and rewired from TB to ECM twice. The second rewire did the trick. |
| 41000 mi US $60 |
Car seems to be "consuming" coolant from what should be a closed system. No leaks were seen from a visual standpoint. A pressure test indicated no leaks & no coolant found in oil. Therefore their conclusion is that there is no problem? |
| 31000 mi | On my way home from Vegas to LA, in 113 degree heat, power would cut out unless I added much more pressure to accelerator. Check engine light came on. Problem stopped once I reached LA. Cause was a bad fuel pressure sensor. There is a TSB. |
| 50300 mi US $85 |
The idle was erratic, changing between 800 to about 1500 RPM. It is a common issue for the VW/ Audi 2.0T engine where the PCV valve developed a leak. It was covered by the CPO warranty although I had to pay $85 as a copay. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Low coolant warning showing when engine was cold, even though there was plenty of fluid. Warning would go away as soon as engine warmed up. Reservoir sensor went bad. I had reservoir changed at next service. |
| 10000 mi | Failed oxygen sensor attaching to the catalytic converter. |
| 44000 mi | CEL came on. Code pulled and a throttle body solenoid was replaced. |
| 31000 mi | I took into shop for bad engine hose replacement/yellow check engine light. |
| 35000 mi US $950 |
Timing belt was replaced under warranty. |
| 57000 mi | massive oil consumption |
| 58000 mi US $275 |
Sudden loud high pitched whistling from under hood. Check engine light came on soon after. Pressure regulator valve / PCV failed and required replacement, along with gasket. Both were replaced. |
| 73700 mi US $1918 |
Performed the following RVUs: 17D9 - Updated Crank Case Breather and Turbo Pipe 24T3 - Updated IMRC Motor 24T4 - Updated Fuel Pressure Sender |
| 90000 mi | Engine light came on. Dealer says evap system fault, and needs fuel tank replacement @ $1800. Declined repair. |
| 139000 mi US $1160 |
Turbo recirculation valve and relay failure |
| 155000 mi US $864 |
Key stuck in ignition switch and car could not be switched off. Replaced steering column lock and switch. |
| 25000 mi US $54 |
PCV valve and hose repaired under TSB. |
| 52000 mi | I noticed sheen of oil on engine cover and increaesd oil consumption. Dealer repaced cam cover gasket, spark plugs and coil packs because they were oil soaked. Cost $0.00 |
| 100000 mi | Oil leak from the valve cover gasket. |
| 34000 mi | Dealer also replaced intake flapper and ignition coils (Audi TSB's), and did a complete free detail on the car. |
| 34000 mi | PCV valve failed. |
| 28000 mi | Fuel pump sensor replace by dealer under service/repair bulletin. Some clips on body were also replaced. |
| 31000 mi | Turbo relief valve replaced through warranty. |
| 17000 mi | Cold start problem with check engine light. Solution was reflash of ECU. |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Fuel sensor in gas tank was replaced after engine light came on. |
| 63860 mi | Engine tapping noise sounding like tappets knocking - multiple unsuccessful attempts to fix. |
| 85560 mi | Erratic idling & jerking on initial forward movement after starting the car. These were later said to be link but I doubt it since erratic idling has been corrected but leaping after starting still happens. Suspect dual clutch control unit. |
| 169880 mi R 575 |
Radiator Electric fan stopped working. Replaced both. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 38000 mi | CPU Flash. Flashing PRNDS on display. |
| 51000 mi | Two failed coilpacks. |
| 85000 mi US $2000 |
Engine would not fire sparkplugs. Dealer took a week to root cause to the ECM and another 10 days to order and replace it. |
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Cooling system started to boil in reservoir. Diagnosed as bad gasket on coolant tank. Flush and fill with new coolant and replace tank and cap with gasket. |
| 59000 mi | 4 coil packs replaced. One had failed other three replaced as part of recall |
2006 Audi A3
Engine not specified
| 49000 mi | Decreased power when turning. |
| 41000 mi | Check engine light came on due to sensor failure. Fixed on the second trip. Check engine light came on. Something to do with the richness of the fuel. Fixed after parts ordered. |
| 57000 mi US $380 |
Sporadic idle. 500 to 1800 rpm. Valve cover replaced. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | The cooling fan always running at very high RPM, no matter what the temperature is. They change the ECU,AC compressor, check every wire. Still can not fix. They even have the Audi's technician work on it. Still in the shop. |
| 35000 mi | Improperly secured air intake cover -- causing admission of unmetered air -- after recall repair, performed during scheduled maintenance. Discovered and repaired at next scheduled maintenance at different dealer shop. |
| 41 mi | TSB-ECU reprogram at annual vehicle safety inspection. |
| 48000 mi | Check engine light. OBD verified fault in Flap Motor. Replaced Flap Motor. |
| 84000 mi | Engine mount- replaced as part of Jan 2010 timing belt replacement- sheared at block from pot hole trauma. Shop attributed failure to defective mount. All repairs including 'frayed new timing belt' made under warranty on defective (Audi) mount. |
| 123000 mi US $408 |
Coolant Temp Sensor |
| 130500 mi US $720 |
1. Turbocharger recirculation valve replaced 2. N80 valve replaced/fuel induction system serviced |
| 139000 mi US $475 |
Replaced intake manifold sensor motor |
| 134200 mi | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, Poor performance. Diagnosis: Intake camshaft/cam follower/exhaust cam FAIL. Parts plus Fuel Pump REPLACED. |
| 182000 mi | New radiator and rear brakes mid-May 2017. Seal at the bottom of radiator failed. |
| 53000 mi US $200 |
O2 sensor replaced; emissions computer also broken, not replaced |
| 15500 mi | Intake motor flap not working. It was replaced. |
| 17980 mi | Radiator fan was always running on high. Coolant temp sensor was replaced. |
| 21700 mi | Fuel pump issue |
| 37000 mi US $385 |
turbo bypass valve stuck Stuck purge valve |
| 47000 mi US $185 |
Engine temperature sensor failed--replaced |
| 47300 mi US $750 |
replace sticking thermostat |
| 57000 mi US $2371 |
replace intake manifold |
| 78000 mi US $420 |
Diaphragm on Bypass Valve failed, low turbo boost condition, power down significantly, but still driveable. Dealer replaced Bypass Valve and has been working fine since. |
| 57000 mi US $500 |
Ignition Coils |
| 101000 mi | Shop thought it was engine temp sensor, it was not....problem began again 10min after i left the shop replaced thermostat, Audi paid since I had already paid for previous repair, which was not actual problem. Loaner provided, pretty happy with Audi service |
| 110000 mi | Check Eng light, 3 diff codes came up: cylndr 1 misfire, cylndr 2 misfire, low fuel. Dealer reset light & said if it came back on may have to clean intake or injectors, I forget. It came back on. Car idles rough @ cold start. Back 2 Dealer.. |
| 150000 mi US $800 |
Car was overheating. New thermostat and new small radiator fan. Big fan was ok. |
| 103800 mi US $4900 |
Clutch replaced at the same time, as was leaky radiator. |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Cooling fan system replaced after plastic radiator cover broke off, jammed cooling fan, and burned out motor. |
| 139000 mi US $1200 |
Among other fuel system part replacements. |
| 95000 mi US $600 |
Replace on injector and then cleaned all intake valves. |
| 96000 mi US $1400 |
The high pressure fuel pump failed, which also took out the intake camshaft. It took about 2 days to fix. Extended warranty expired two days earlier. Dealer got Audi to cover parts ($1,600), I paid labor. |
| 68000 mi US $4300 |
Cam sprocket broke off cam, leading to piston-valve interference while driving at 60MPH. Car had to be towed & required a new head assembly. Cost $4300. |
| 131000 mi US $450 |
Carbon build-up cleaned off and around valves. |
| 66000 mi US $150 |
Purged EVAP valve. Not detrimental to performance or driving car. |
| 117800 mi C $400 |
Oil Sensor replacement, oil change |
| 89000 mi US $400 |
Replaced thermostat - problem came back after 6 months. Will attempt next repair myself. |
| 60760 mi C $407 |
PCV Valve was obstructed, pressure built in the engine, oil cap and mount popped out, some oil drops spilled but not much. Idle was jumping to 2k while PCV was defective |
| 75640 mi C $1010 |
Radiator leaked, was slowly losing coolant liquid |
| 11780 mi C $415 |
Engine running poorly on start up. Found misfires on cylinders 3,4 and 5. Removed plugs and found them to be fouled and cylinders to be flooded. Replaced all 5 spark plugs. Check engine light displayed when car was picked up. Low efficiency code came up during diagnosis indicating primary and secondary catalytic converters needed replacing. |
| 33000 mi US $380 |
thermostat replaced |
| 155000 mi | Intake valve stuck open. Fixed easily. |
| 10000 mi | Check engine light |
| 16000 mi | Flashing engine light |
| 29000 mi | Oil cooler malfunctioned and was replaced |
| 20000 mi | Replaced ignition coils after car wouldn't start. Car was still under warranty. Towed to the dealership at no cost. Water sprayed into the engine bay suspected to have caused the failure of the ignition coils. Dealer replaced coils for free. |
| 56000 mi US $400 |
Radiator fan stopped working. Was replaced with OEM radiator fan |
| 57000 mi US $75 |
Diverter valve had a tear in the original valve. Replaced with an updated diverter valve from VW. |
| 58700 mi US $600 |
Thermostat failure. Thermostat was stuck open causing the car to run at normal operation temperature. |
| 76000 mi US $1400 |
Evaporative Cannister was leaking causing check engine light. Valve cover gasket was worn causing oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 86000 mi US $600 |
Fuel Pump failure. Causing hesitation and jerking of the car. Fuel pump was replaced. |
| 86500 mi US $650 |
Sudden loss of power while driving. Determined to be fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced along with fuel filter. |
| 99000 mi US $3600 |
Multiple oil leaks, replaced oil filter housing. Coolant leak. replaced valve. |
| 128340 mi C $100 |
Engine light on, scanner showed turbo boost issues. Replaced the turbo diverter valve ($49) and the problem resolved. Labour $50. |
| 148800 mi C $80 |
Car started missing, scan showed a cylinder misfire. Replaced a defective ignition coil and a cracked breather hose. |
| 126000 mi US $1 |
Vacuum oil pump leaked badly. |
| 49300 mi | camshaft problem turbo valve malfunction |
| 77000 mi US $190 |
CEL that was intermittent; memory cleared, air filter replaced and dealership stated that the air filter was not seated properly. CEL came back on one week later for several days, then off again. Suspect the issue is the PCV. |
| 89000 mi US $305 |
Failed temperature sensor and rusted out clamp holding the exhaust to the underbody. |
| 95000 mi | Thermostat replacement, performed as part of the timing belt replacement. Started failing six months earlier, but waited until time to do the timing belt. |
| 10000 mi | Made an appointment for a check engine light. A fault code for a "flap" was found in computer and part replaced. Computer code was reflashed while doing this. Computer reflash was unsuccessful. Made two additional trips (reported separtely) The computer reflash made on the previous visit significantly reduced the power and driveability of the car. I stopped by for an hour and came back the next day for repair. Computer was repaired by some software adjustments less than reflash. Driveability |
| 44000 mi | EPC light, ESP light, CE light. Cruise control inop. Hard to start. Car ran but had minimal power. |
| 45000 mi | EPC light, ESP light, CE light. Cruise control inop. Hard to start. Car ran but had minimal power. Replaced throttle body. |
| 88600 mi US $50 |
Replaced ECT (engine coolant temperature sensor). Problem remains. Next step is to replace the thermostat. |
| 81840 mi C $120 |
A coupling in the exhaust corroded and required replacement. |
| 86800 mi C $900 |
Sensor in turbo system was not functioning properly, turbo boost was low. Sensor was replaced. |
| 89760 mi C $1100 |
Thermostat, temperature sensor, and auxiliary cooling fan all required replacement. |
| 96100 mi C $300 |
Flexible coupling between engine and muffler developed leaks, required replacement. |
| 114080 mi C $3000 |
Diverter valve in turbo was not functioning correctly, required replacement. |
| 64000 mi US $60 |
Check engine light indicated low boast pressure caused by a bad diverter valve. |
| 66000 mi US $185 |
The PCV valve on this car is weak and can cause unnecessary oil consumption. The manufacturer has developed a newer version |
| 79000 mi US $500 |
Replaced fuel pump. Replaced camshaft follower myself in July parts were $500. This was caused by a manufacturing problem. The camshaft also needed to be replaced. Would have cost about $1500. |
| 31000 mi | Variable length intake manifold was throwing a CEL for about 1 month. Shop reset light and said come back if it returns. |
| 38000 mi | Check engine light. Dealer reset the light/ flashed the ECU, but did not record the code. Car has been using excessive oil. 2q in 4k miles. Was told that was within spec. No visible oil leaks. Dealer will not investigate further. |
| 38000 mi | Variable length intake flap malfunction. Part replaced. Turbo diverter valve damaged. Part replaced. |
| 86300 mi US $100 |
Two blown coil packs. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 67600 mi A $200 |
Cool pack shorted out leading to rough engine idle/run Replaced all four |
| 70680 mi | Copper/brass swarf in the engine oil coming from an unknown bearing in the engine. Decided to sell the car instead of an engine rebuild. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Replaced my ignition coils for the 2nd time. |
| 43000 mi | Squeaking from engine, engine mount straps replaced. Could not diagnose cold start problem. |
| 132000 mi US $50 |
Oil leaking from valve cover |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
Radiator leaked. Replaced under CPO |
| 71000 mi US $550 |
Car didn't warm up quickly |
| 34000 mi | Air Flow Flapper ordered. Air Flow Flapper replaced, and reprogrammed. |
| 46000 mi US $150 |
Recalled coils. CEL showed a misfire. Turbo control valve had a ripped diaphragm |
| 52300 mi US $50 |
Engine thermostat needed to be replaced, caused a check engine light, but no driving problems. |
| 59100 mi US $300 |
Replaced fuel sensor and gas cap seal |
| 68300 mi US $100 |
charcoal emission filter broke apart causing in emissions system. Intermittent check engine light. System had to be cleaned and replaced. System said gas cap fault. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Aux fan would engage when car is turned off, even if car was not warm. The fan would run very high for 2-3 minutes each time the car is turned off. Car was burning oil. Had to put a quart in about every 1500 miles. They have to do a consumption test. |
| 76000 mi US $900 |
Bad Thermostat, was replaced |
| 82000 mi | Squeak upon starting. |
| 155000 mi US $1100 |
Turbo charger repair |
| 11000 mi | CEL came on; fixed by reflash |
| 16000 mi | catalytic converter failure: indication was rattling noise at certain RPM |
| 61000 mi US $1200 |
thermostat failed |
| 77000 mi US $2800 |
Cracked radiator diverter valve torn |
| 39680 mi | Fuel pump relay defective causing erratic idle. |
| 29000 mi | The check engine light was on, they changed the intake adjust motor. |
| 29000 mi | Had a CEL when starting the car. The code returned misfire on cylinder 1. Given code and symptoms which included brief, initial rough idle the problem was due to failing coilpacks. Haven't yet replaced the coilpacks but the CEL hasn't returned. |
| 69000 mi US $90 |
Had a CEL reporting small vacuum leak, but with no symptoms. Eventually CEL produced error linked to diverter valve and car cut turbo boost as a precaution, but no symptoms were evident. Valve replaced, problem solved. |
| 80500 mi US $320 |
Had no issue whatsoever, but got intermittent CEL for small leak detected in EVAP system. Ended up being a failing purge valve. |
| 101000 mi US $450 |
Car was running cooler than normal, causing a misread in ECU which resulted in temp gauge deactivation. Replaced thermostat and temp sensor. |
| 120100 mi US $100 |
Oil was leaking from valve cover. Rubber gasket was replaced, along with a couple of bolts. |
| 126000 mi US $35 |
Replaced exhaust clamp because brackets had rusted. |
| 125000 mi US $800 |
replaced ignition coils |
| 32000 mi US $20 |
Low oil, light came on. Was told engine operating within manufacturer's specifications. |
| 48000 mi | Leak in emissions systems. Repaired, not told with what. |
| 65000 mi US $475 |
The coil pack failed without warning as I was driving on the interstate. Save for the recall notice that it might fail, there was no other indications. In fact, I had an appointment scheduled for the next day for replacement, but it failed a day early. |
| 69000 mi US $50 |
Secondary fan was not operating, dealer replaced under warranty-$50 deductible. |
| 91000 mi US $230 |
replaced fuel pressure sensor |
| 58000 mi US $210 |
Engine check light went on. Emissions purge valve needed replacement. It had to be ordered. Not worried about continued driving before repair. |
| 76000 mi | Cooling sensor failed. Sensor and thermostat replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Faulty induction manifold causing carbon build-up in no.4 injector. |
| 90000 mi US $90 |
replaced coil packs and spark plugs to solve check engine light |
| 27600 mi | cylinder head replacement in shop for 5 weeks prior to replacement |
| 158000 mi US $150 |
replace thermostat |
| 162000 mi | Car is dead. Same issue as class action suit - www.VWOilSludgeSettlement.com Turbo overheats oil causing sludge and coke buildup. sludge blocks oil pickup screen at speed, 85 mph in my case. Oil pressure light comes on, bearings gone. |
| 41000 mi | Failed ignition coil replaced. |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light. Code was for intake manifold tumble flap position error. Reset the CEL and it did not recurr |
| 70000 mi | Check engine light: P0170. Engine running lean. Same code as one week ago. I cleared the codes and it has not recurred for the last 4 weeks. |
| 71000 mi US $250 |
Replaced broken motor mount on passenger side. |
| 71700 mi US $70 |
Replaced the failed pulley clutch on the alternator |
| 73000 mi US $200 |
Radiator was damaged by a rock. Replaced it. Rattling and vibration in the accessory belt and pulleys |
| 75300 mi US $50 |
Replaced the engine coolant temperature sensor |
| 78700 mi US $500 |
Hard starting, engine code for temperature problem, coolant gauge cutting out. Repair was replacing the thermostat. |
| 83000 mi US $40 |
Hard to crank when starting. Replaced the N80 evaporator control valve. It did not fix the problem. |
| 33000 mi | Check engine light came on 5 different times, they said it was the gas cap. It wound up being the high pressure fuel pump, cam, cam follower, and a bunch of nuts and bolts and cover and 9 hrs of labor. All covered under warranty, after me yelling in the . |
| 71700 mi US $275 |
rpms would not hold steady at idle. Check engine light came on. It was crankcase vent valve. got it repaired, works fine now... |
| 85700 mi US $603 |
replaced thermostat and flushed cooling system and replaced coolant. |
| 96000 mi US $650 |
replace the coils |
| 108000 mi | replaced PCV valve |
| 108700 mi | check engine light came on, same as before last repair. this time replaced timing belt. after 3 days the check engine light came back on. I do not know if I should put any more money into this car.That light has been on for a while now... |
| 19000 mi | Experienced intermittent oil warning lights, loss of engine power during quick stop and go, and one stall. Had problem checked while in for tire rotation. Dealer could not find problem. Problem persists. |
| 30000 mi | During regular maintenance, had occasional stall problem checked again. Engine diagnostics found bad crankcase pressure valve. Valve and hose replaced under warranty. |
| 56000 mi US $456 |
Temp gauge stopped coming up, then check engine light came on. Replaced coolant temp sensor, but temp reading fluctuated. Then replaced thermostat. |
| 63100 mi US $832 |
While investigating extended crank, shop found code for camshaft position. Replaced camshaft position sensor. Sometimes getting a coolant temperature warning during first minute after start when very cold. Shop simply added coolant. Too warm to duplicate now. |
| 64900 mi | Cam follower broke and damaged fuel pump and cylinder head. Shop replaced all damaged parts under warranty per TSB. |
| 68000 mi US $150 |
Engine noise sounded louder from inside. Tech found exhaust leaking at a clamp on mid-pipe. Clamp/sleeve replaced and exhaust adjusted. |
| 82239 mi US $408 |
Jerking during moderate acceleration became more frequent, then flashing check engine light. Tech found one cylinder misfiring with bad ignition coil and fouled spark plugs. Replaced coil and spark plugs. |
| 86387 mi US $879 |
Some rough acceleration, then check engine light. Underboost code. Tech found ruptured diaphragm in boost recirculation valve. Replaced valve. Tech found camshaft oil seal was leaking. Replaced seal. |
| 51000 mi US $250 |
Replaced (old version) torn rubber diverter valve with new version. |
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Part replaced |
| 70000 mi US $800 |
Breather assembly replaced. Car running rough, occasional whistles/squeaks from engine bay. Diagnosed as stuck valve on breather assembly that was keeping too much vacuum in engine block. |
| 12000 mi | Replaced MAF. |
| 22000 mi US $100 |
Replace purge valve |
| 24000 mi US $800 |
New fuel pump |
| 41000 mi | Broken PCV valve. |
| 24000 mi | Apparently a flap on the intake manifold malfunctioned, triggering the check engine light. Flap replaced under warranty. |
| 31000 mi | Minimum Oil Warning Light. Replaced fluids but couldn't find any significant leak. Will recheck in 2500 miles. |
| 35000 mi | Failure of a "purge valve" (or something like that) triggered the check engine light. Replaced under warranty at the 35k service. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
turbo charger |
| 81220 mi C $200 |
Engine light came on, repair shop traced problem and fixed it. 2 weeks later, thermostat gauge works intermittently, though the thermostat itself is working. The car runs well, reliable. |
| 43000 mi US $150 |
replace two coils |
| 25000 mi | The engine cooling fan was constantly running and the a/c wouldn't engage. Eventually a check engine light came on. |
| 35000 mi | Was getting a low coolant warning. Checked the coolant and found that indeed there was a low coolant level. Dealer found a slow leak in coolant hose. Part was ordered and I am awaiting arrival. |
| 36000 mi | There was a leak in coolant system - the parts were ordered and finally installed on this trip. |
| 41000 mi | Noticed that coolant was low after system was repaired 6 months ago. Dealer found a that a clamp was loose and tightened it. |
| 43000 mi | Received a low coolant warning again. Dealer found hose with a leak - replaced hose and modified engine heat shield which was tearing into the hose. |
| 155300 mi US $450 |
Vacuum leak from cooling flange |
| 172000 mi US $900 |
replace 1 of 2 fans, plus thermostat |
| 197000 mi US $900 |
flex downpipe broken, exhaust leak, |
| 201000 mi US $600 |
Intake manifold flapper motor stuck closed. MIL on. Motor Replaced |
| 211300 mi US $985 |
Cam follower shattered, new fuel pump and cam follower installed |
| 213000 mi US $130 |
Carbon build in intake valve caused CEL and rough idling |
| 101060 mi C $115 |
OEM Turbo Bypass Valve failure. Updated OEM valve purchased and installed. |
| 124440 mi C $1300 |
Thermostat failed. Thermostat and water pump with tensioner replaced. Timing Belt and pulleys replaced. |
| 38440 mi | motor valve flap needs replacing |
| 67000 mi US $425 |
Check engine light was on. Slight loss of power. Problem traced back to turbo diverter valve. It was replaced. |
| 84700 mi | Camshaft follower failed, damaged fuel pump. |
| 100800 mi US $400 |
Misfire on cylinder #3. Spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. |
| 79800 mi US $1200 |
Water pump started leaking. Replaced timing belt while it was apart. |
| 95000 mi | The car is apparently starting to burn oil as the check oil light came on 2000 into the last oil change. The engine was 1 pt low. |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
Jiffy Lube improperly installed oil filter resulting in leak. Mechanic found it and cracked low oil sensor housing. Fixed oil filter, didn't fix sensor. |
| 104000 mi | The engine temp sensor stopped working and started working again a week later. No leaks were found and a code reader was used to reset the check engine light. |
| 113000 mi US $3200 |
Cam follower went bad and took out camshaft. High pressure fuel pump also needed replace. |
| 118700 mi US $650 |
Temperature sending unit and thermostat had to be replaced to clear engine light. |
| 122000 mi US $70 |
Engine was missing under load - 10 pounds of turbo boost or so. Recommended fix was removing intake, cleaning intake valves, replacing 4 injectors and installing new intake. Total estimate was $1400. Did not repair. |
| 31000 mi | 1. oxygen sensor replaced, coil packs replaced- did not solve problem 2. computer replaced and another sensor- did not solve problem 3. wiring harness replaced, computer replaced again, more sensors replaced-problem solved |
| 89200 mi US $65 |
Replaced thermostat. |
| 106000 mi US $60 |
Air pipe to brake booster replaced due to cracks on either end. |
| 39000 mi US $130 |
After trip to dealer for a recall, check engine light came on. Upon returning to dealer, problem was found to be in turbo diverter valve (?unsure if correct name of part) |
| 30000 mi | Used about a pint of oil every six weeks. Dealer said this was part of the design, normal. Occasionally noticed leaks. |
| Intake manifold motor broken. Some flap was stuck open near the turbo. Part ordered from germany, took two weeks, then replaced. | |
| 42300 mi US $680 |
radiator punctured by rock. radiator was corroded, irreparable. replaced |
| 55000 mi US $470 |
turbo recirculation valve replacement |
| 65000 mi US $326 |
Check Engine Light in the dash. Replaced faulty Turbo Charge Pressure Valve due to Fault PO299 & had sporadic fault for electrical fuel pump malfunction. |
| 68000 mi US $625 |
Engine Light on Dash: Diagnosis showed Breather Hose cracked. Replaced. |
| 44000 mi | Car sometimes overheating. Traced to faulty radiator fan. Fan replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $60 |
Exhaust pipe separated, likely due to getting shaken from hitting potholes. |
| 81300 mi | Turbocharger wastegate malfunction (VWAudi=diverter valve). Problem had been ongoing. Engine slower to build up boost. |
| 26000 mi | Fixed the known issue of a fuel line not being completely secure and rattling behind the glove box. |
| 6500 mi | dsg transmission replaced under warranty |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 26000 mi | Evaporative system malfunction. Required new fuel cap. |
| 48000 mi | Crack in radiator. Leaking coolant. |
| 50000 mi | Coil packs replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $54 |
Transmission control module needed to be replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
Fuel tank evaporation sensor |
| 76000 mi US $100 |
the piston in the secondary air injection system (for cold starts) was jammed and useless. |
| 88000 mi US $1549 |
Secondary air pump failed Fuel pump was week and fuel delivery was intermittent in hot weather. |
| 96500 mi US $598 |
Secondary air pump rusted out again. Stuck valve was allowing water to trickle down. |
| 97000 mi US $225 |
Evap system fault. Purge control valve was broken. |
| 43000 mi | Right pre cat O2 sensor failed |
| 35000 mi | Car was running rich. CEL for implausible O2 sensor reading. Two new pre-cat O2 sensors replaced. Problem has not re-occurred. CEL has not returned. |
| 59300 mi US $150 |
Engine coolant not reaching setpoint quick enough. CEL and water temp gauge pegged to the left (i.e. cold). Replaced thermostat, necessary gaskets, and topped off with new G12++ coolant. |
| 62000 mi US $500 |
Engine running rough after onwer replaced B2S2 O2 sensor, ignition coils and spark plugs. Somewhat improved but still running rough took to dealer. Dealer replaced B2S1 O2 sensor. |
2006 Audi A3 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 94860 mi €100 |
slight oil leak from turbo |
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