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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%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
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- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 1436 repairs.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 122 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 186hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 16800 mi | Transmission electronic issue |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 9000 mi | Module sensor |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 71000 mi US $2200 |
Broken rear diff, replaced. Audi paid for 75% |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 43400 mi | All wheel drive issue : Haldex pump failure. Car was driving like a FWD car. Dealer replace the pump under warranty and that fixed the issue. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 58000 mi | Total DSG transmission failure. After an email to CEO Scott KEOGH, Audi Of America replaced the entire transmission via goodwill warranty. |
| 34000 mi | Replaced the Haldex AWD controller- it was carrying a static code. |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 31000 mi | Intermittent vehicle electronics malfunction. Shift to P before leaving car. Contact Service. Root caused to defective sensor when transmission was shifted into park. Dealer kept car for two days to replace parking sensor cable. Given courtesy rental A3 for the two days it was in the shop. |
| 24728 mi | Noise from lower control arm bushing Noise (grinding) from front area of vehicle |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 13020 mi | Yet to be verified. Noisey thrust bearings in clutches. |
2013 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 5000 mi | Replaced left front axle, flange, hub, and bearings. Vibration went away. Came back roughly 1000 miles later. |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 54000 mi US $80 |
Transmission was making noise in 5th gear. Transmission was replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 34200 mi | mechtronics unit replaced faulty mechatronics unit replaced by Audi at no cost, the vehicle was 6 weeks out of warranty but Audi acknowledged the the fault and picked up the tab |
| 38500 mi | approx. 3000 miles later similar symptoms with transmission occurred and Audi decided to replace the whole transmission at no cost. vehicle is 10 weeks out of warranty |
| 38000 mi | Adjusted timing of automatic shifting. |
2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.2L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 13020 mi | S-Tronic Transmission failed. A new mechatronic unit had to be imported from Germany and installed. I traded the car as-is and will never buy another car with auto transmission again. |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 43180 mi $150 |
DSG Issues with changing from D to R or from N to D or R. Replaced mechatronic unit - didn't help (good thing it was a borrowed unit). Now bought a clutchpack and waiting for install. hope that resolves it. |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 4712 mi | Noise at the Haldex system. They fix a new one. |
| 14000 mi | Once warm, the DSG (dual-clutch) transmission bangs into gear when coming to a stop or beginning to move, causing uncontrollable lurches. Research shows previous year models had recalls regarding this. Dealer refused to acknowledge problem. |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 26000 mi | The previous failure, described above, confused the auto gearbox software necessitating a computer re-set. |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60000 mi US $2900 |
Dual mass flywheel - replaced |
2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
| 83000 mi £1458 |
Warning light said clutch overheating stop car. Garage diagnosed it as mechatronics unit failure. The cost of the part alone is over £1000. The part took about 3 weeks to arrive from Germany. Audi would give no assistance whatsoever despite this being a common problem. I asked for the old part and was given it but they had to check it was the right one as they had done a few of these units recently. Didn't expect a brand like Audi to fail so spectacularly at this mileage. Will not be buying another and will be looking to get rid of this before I get another expensive bill. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 79600 mi US $400 |
Replaced both front axles due to bad inner CV joints |
| 52000 mi US $85 |
"Software glitch" dealer ran a SW flash and said throttle body also was not sealed. Dealer had serviced the throttle body in August - I strongly suspect shoddy dealer work led to this issue and "SW Glitch" was covering their butts. |
| 22000 mi | Clutch "exploded" at 21k miles due to throwout bearing failure. Flywheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, clutch disc, clutch material all had to be replaced. Dealer refused to warranty but Audi of America did cover repairs |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $180 |
They replaced much of the wiring loom and the battery |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 80500 mi US $500 |
replaced axel shaft |
| 89700 mi US $1500 |
Torn axel boots on both sides. Both axel shafts replaced |
| 72450 mi | Replaced failing mechatronics unit (DSG transmission controller) under 10yr/100k extended warranty. |
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 125hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 30380 mi $800 |
Transmission locked up on a hill, car wouldn't move either forward or reverse, though the gear selector was not locked in any position. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $85 |
Strange noise when engaging clutch. Replaced clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out bearing, hydraulic fluid. |
| 42780 mi | Complained of creaking noise from clutch (for third time). Had to demonstrate for them to acknowledge. Was told that the problem was with the clutch. Reported immediately after buying CPO car, but they did not agree to cover under warranty |
| 53000 mi C $600 |
Leaking drive shafts needed to be replaced. |
| 55800 mi | Clutch had to be replaced due to noise from throw-out bearing. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $415 |
Noticed outer CV boot was torn. Mechanic attempted to replace the boot but suggested replacing the whole CV joint. |
| 45000 mi | Jerking and slipping in the transmission, found recall for the mechatronic. They could not do the mechatronic at the time until they did some kind of diagnostic. Replaced mechatronic. |
| 57000 mi US $110 |
Replaced right axle and cv joints |
| 64480 mi | Transmission computer replaced. Covered by manufacturer because of a warranty extension provided for S tronic transmission. |
| 46000 mi US $190 |
DSG mechatronic campaign. 90 percent prophylactic. I had only experienced a few episodes of un-smooth clutching at low speeds, but figured a free upgrade was not to be left lying in the road. |
| 91000 mi US $1100 |
Outer CV boots were split |
| 20000 mi US $112 |
DSG Mechatronics unit bad, car undrivable |
| 20200 mi | Bad Mechatronics unit. |
| 30300 mi US $275 |
Left out CV boot replaced |
| 41540 mi C $550 |
DSG would Shift down to 4th or 2nd gear in D Mode (Normal) and would not shift back up until you switch to manual mode and back to D mode - Rear Wheel Speed sensor and rear wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 23000 mi | Recall for malfunctioning mechatronic unit in DSG transmission that caused poor drivability. Had noticed problem for some time prior to the recall. |
2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 35700 mi US $1500 |
Rear Differential blew and was replaced |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 54865 mi US $700 |
The CV Joint was cracked it was found by tech during and inspection |
| 72000 mi US $85 |
The CV boot was torn. Replaced under warranty. |
| 97400 mi US $765 |
CV boot cracked, 265 Right axle cracked, possibly missed in December, 500 |
| 101000 mi US $2300 |
Fly wheel failure |
| 66340 mi | Axle diff oil leaking on LHS rear inner CV boot or diff seal. |
| 102300 mi A $195 |
Front left CV joint boot cracked and leaking grease on wheel |
| 46600 mi US $350 |
tear in CV boot |
| 149000 mi US $600 |
Leaking clutch slave cylinder. Went ahead and replaced all clutch components. |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $725 |
Replace split front outer CV boots. |
| 73300 mi US $900 |
Engine mount bolts were left loose following timing belt change, engine dropped causing damage to several parts. Replaced cracked CV boots and a vacuum line while it was at the shop. |
| 88660 mi | S-Tronic gearbox smoothness on take-off in 1st gear or reverse deteriorated over time. Car would jerk/hesitate/jerk when taking off for the first time (forward or reverse). Mechanical adjustments were made and the problem is resolved. |
| 44200 mi | Torn CV boot detected during routine maintenance; parts ordered - to be replaced this week. Installed new CV boot. |
| 137740 mi | Replaced torn CV boot |
2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 59000 mi US $1728 |
2 front boots replaced |
| 67000 mi US $475 |
CV inner boots |
| 69000 mi | ABS light came up. Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement. Repair covered under Audi S Tronic Ext 10/100,000 Recall. |
| 70700 mi US $1900 |
Flywheel (DMF) developed loud rattle. Car had bad vibration. Flywheel was found to be out of tolerance and was replaced. Elected to do DSG service early while the car was in the shop. |
| 83000 mi US $970 |
CV boots replaced in front. |
2006 Audi A3
Engine not specified
| 55000 mi US $1000 |
Cracked CV joint on front driver side |
| 42000 mi | Driver side CV Boot replaced |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi US $380 |
replaced right front outer cv boot |
| 102300 mi US $1100 |
CV boot and half-shaft |
| 49000 mi | Brought vehicle in for routine maintenance and one final look prior to warranty expiration. Mech discovered torn LH CV boot and cracked RH CV boot. Boots replaced under warranty. |
| 38000 mi | CV boot is damaged. SA stated could be replaced under warranty. Parts not available. |
| 38000 mi | Torn CV boot cover. Wear was caused by improper clamp installation at manufacture. |
| 76000 mi US $1400 |
Outer CV boots torn. Grease was getting all over the axle and suspension parts. Boots were replace. |
| 103800 mi US $4900 |
Transmission failed, required replacement. |
| 139000 mi US $1200 |
Both front CV boots torn. |
| 152000 mi US $1183 |
Outer CV boots L & R replaced. Discovered at scheduled maint. No repair/damage to drivetrain/transaxle . |
| 134540 mi C $240 |
Passenger side wheel bearing failure. |
| 56000 mi US $650 |
Two rear CV joint boots replaced |
| 70000 mi US $200 |
Replaced CV boot |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Driver CV boot. |
| 117000 mi US $250 |
Both CV boots torn, replaced and repacked CV joint. Very normal repair given miles. |
| 61300 mi US $500 |
Torn driver's side CV boot; replaced axle assembly |
| 67000 mi | Driver's side half-shaft replaced earlier this year; CV boot failed again, replaced under warranty at no charge |
| 31000 mi | Manual Transmission: Car hard to get into first gear and sometimes popped out of gear. |
| 30000 mi | Car sold with transmission problem reported earlier. |
| 118420 mi C $200 |
Replaced driver's side CV axle. |
| 45000 mi | Check engine light came on. Valve related to Supercharger system had failed. It was ordered and replaced a week later. Car was safe to drive but ran harder and supercharge did not work at optimum performance. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 3000 mi | DSG transmission: problem was lurching / clunking on the shift Identified problem: Mechatronic Replaced, and no problem since It did take 4 weeks though |
| 91200 mi US $3000 |
replaced ECU |
| 66000 mi US $60 |
Outer CV joint boot ripped. Replaced the boot. |
| 80800 mi US $200 |
CV boot torn and leaking. Passenger side front. |
| 36000 mi | Front rubber axle boot clamp had broken and was leaking grease. |
| 68000 mi US $625 |
Also replaced passenger side CV Boot. |
| 61000 mi US $1200 |
CV boot replacement |
| 70200 mi US $1500 |
CV boot torn and replaced $450. |
| 52300 mi US $880 |
front driver side CV boot and axle were replaced |
| 61000 mi US $900 |
Right Front CV Joint torn, replaced with a new axle. Left front axle broke, car towed as a result of bad CV joint, mechanic's fault, covered by warranty. |
| 64000 mi | Left CV boot torn again. Replaced entire left front axle. |
| 59100 mi US $300 |
Torn CV boot. |
| 93900 mi US $900 |
Had to replace pass rear axle due to bearing failure |
| 50000 mi US $400 |
Driver's front cv axle went bad. Horrible clunking sound, could not drive car. |
| 78400 mi | Mechatronic replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $275 |
CV boot |
| 62000 mi US $1800 |
cv boot |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
Discovered a torn, rubber outer boot on driver-side front wheel. Noticed no other problem. Took it to dealer to replace. |
| 59000 mi US $600 |
Right CV boot torn. |
| 63000 mi US $598 |
replaced two front axle assemblies (including cv boots) and labor for repair... |
| 55000 mi US $350 |
CV joint rubber boot torn down- driver's side. To be replaced soon. Replace CV joint if necessary. |
| 64500 mi US $180 |
Reattach cv boot clamp. |
| 50220 mi C $250 |
Torn CV Boot on drivers side. Caught in time; no damage to CV joint. Removed, cleaned, inspected, regreased, and reinstalled with new boot. |
| 85000 mi US $230 |
Torn CV boot was replaced. |
| 211300 mi US $985 |
Passenger side CV Boot compromised |
| 63100 mi US $832 |
While looking for noise from front wheels, shop found left front axle had a torn boot and was making noise. Replaced front left axle. |
| 74300 mi US $350 |
Mechanic found front right CV shaft has excessive slop and leaking boot. Replaced. |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 116000 mi £150 |
heavy vibration at 1500 rpm and above. Cause was wear in the Dual Mass Flywheel New clutch and flywheel fitted |
2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 111500 mi US $824 |
Front outer constant velocity boots torn |
| 132130 mi US $1617 |
Vibration under high speed acceleration. Replaced both front updated axle half shafts and stud shaft w/ hardware. |
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Right and left inner CV joint boots. Worn and cracked at 8 years and 115,000 miles. |
| 149000 mi US $87 |
Right front triple roller joint failing; replaced axle. |
| 68500 mi US $70 |
Inner left (drivers) CV boot torn. Little grease lost, axle still in good condition. Remove axle, clean grease, add new grease and replace CV boot. Install new axle bolt. |
| 69000 mi US $40 |
CV boot torn. |
| 99000 mi US $40 |
Right front inner CV boot torn. Minimal grease leaked out. Original to car. Replaced with OEM CV boot kit (boot, clamps, grease, circlip), and axle bolt (single use stretch bolt). |
| 65500 mi US $750 |
Another dealer has stated that the front, outer CV boots have torn on the small retaining ring, letting grease escape from the CV joint. |
| 68000 mi US $30 |
Outer CV Boot clamp had come off, slinging grease into suspension components and inner wheel. CV boot was replaced earlier in the year, and possibly clamp wasn't tightened at appropriate location. |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
Passenger's side inner CV boot has torn. Independent mechanic replaced the boot and repacked CV joint with grease |
| 75000 mi US $437 |
Passenger side CV Joint Leaking again. Independent mechanic inspected joint and suggested to replace whole axle vs. replace+ regrease axle |
| 22200 mi | ESP light turns on and car reverts to FWD from AWD mode. Light goes away after restart so dealer couldn't replicate it even if taken overnight. One day, light went on and I drove to dealer with the light. Installed repair kit for AWD pump. |
| 40200 mi US $250 |
Car reverted to FWD. Mechanic indicated AWD pump in need of replacement. Change of pump did not resolve it, indicating control module being issue. Handed over spare control module and pump works fine. |
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