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2009 Audi A3 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 147 repairs.
2009 Audi A3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 110 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A3 in Belgium Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201569440 mi | Battery was dead because i don't drive it often so charged my battery a day, afterwards problem solved | ||
| Aug 201571080 mi€330 | Rear windscreen wiper failure due to broken wiper motor | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201330000 miUS $600 | Air intake flap | ||
| Audi A3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Apr 201129800 mi | Locking unit working intermittently (both from remote, or from lock/unlock door switch). | ||
| Aug 201480000 miUS $585 | Symptom: engine light. Carbon removal, two fuel injectors replaced. High pressure fuel pump also replaced. | ||
| Oct 201592300 miUS $621 | EPC/check engine light came on. Vehicle would exhibit loss of power. Dealer replaced throttle body connectors. | ||
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201321000 mi | Car died on side of road. Dealer replaced alternator and battery. Didn't fix problem. Eventually replaced control module. | ||
| May 201325000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer said is was dirty connector near mass air flow sensor, cleaned it and reset. | ||
| Jan 201542000 mi | Right rear door stopped locking and unlocking with remote or interior pushbutton. I took apart and repaired the power lock mechanism. Working for now, but may have to buy a replacement eventually. | ||
| Mar 201752000 miUS $100 | Replace thermostat | ||
| Oct 201754000 mi | Intake manifold valve arm fell off. Put it back on | ||
| Jun 2022101000 miUS $50 | Replaced ignition coils | ||
| Audi A3 in Utah, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201011000 mi | All four brakes (pads, rotors, calipers) were finally replaced as dealer was unable to locate the exact source the noise after four visits. Was paid for under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201122000 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 Dead pixels in radio LCD. Replaced radio under warranty 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. | ||
| Apr 201229500 mi | Blower motor failed Pollen filter housing damaged when dealer replaced blower motor, caused water to flood cabin through car wash | ||
| Audi A3 in Arizona, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201468000 miUS $10 | Seatbacks are glued on from the factory. The adhesive has failed and the seatbacks have fallen off. | ||
| Audi A3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jan 201763000 miUS $10000 | Engine sludge | ||
| Mar 201764000 mi | ABS module replacement. Covered by a recall. First they tried a reset but that did not work. The ABS brakes and stability control lights were constantly going on and off and occasionally the ABS would activate on dry pavement, reducing braking effectiveness. The car was getting dangerous to drive. | ||
| Jul 201773000 mi | Front seat back keep falling off. Finally used construction adhesive and clamps to reattach as the clips don’t hold. Poor German workmanship. | ||
| Oct 201779600 miUS $400 | Replaced both front axles due to bad inner CV joints | ||
| May 201894444 miUS $300 | Dealer replaced intake manifold under extended warranty Carbon buildup removed by dealer for $300.00 | ||
| Jan 2019115000 miUS $100 | Replaced both front wheel bearings AGAIN! First time was at 50k so I guess the NAPA ones are a little better than OEM. It took very little time since I’ve been down this road before, but really annoyed to have to do it again. Replaced PVC valve to cure a number of CEL codes. | ||
| Feb 2019114500 miUS $25 | Replaced bad coil pack | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201452000 miUS $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. | ||
| Audi A3 in Oregon, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 201242000 mi | Cylinder misfire. Exchanged ignition coils between two cylinders. Used fuel additive. | ||
| Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201359000 miC $280 | Corrosion on wire to horn, horn did not beep when car locked or unlocked. | ||
| Nov 201461160 miC $280 | Intermittent loss of power to instrument cluster, possibly caused by freezing weather. Shop could not identify problem, no repairs made. | ||
| Feb 201562000 miC $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. | ||
| Feb 201662820 miC $1500 | Three failed door lock actuators | ||
| Mar 201766030 miC $290 | Brake and trunk light | ||
| May 202170229 miC $1200 | Broken wired in harness to driver's door. Replace speaker in driver's door Replaced right rear door lock acutator Replace trunk latch | ||
| Oct 202171521 miC $1090 | Radiator cracked, no coolant, replaced radiator. Replace driver door lock actuator. | ||
| Mar 202272403 miC $150 | Passenger door speaker cone blown, replaced with new Audi part. | ||
| May 202273140 miC $200 | Corrosion in right tail light bulb holder. Replace part with new Audi part. | ||
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Sep 201016000 mi | Clip for sunshade broke off | ||
| May 201128000 mi | Center console in back seat broke | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Aug 20095000 mi | Outside temperature sensor displayed an incorrect value, was replaced. This was done as part of the 5000 mile service | ||
| Sep 201127000 mi | Driver's door bottom weatherstripping torn | ||
| Feb 201232000 mi | Replaced battery | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201337000 mi | Lighting Controller Failure - half of the lights failed entirely. TPMS system failure | ||
| Jun 201337000 miUS $180 | They replaced much of the wiring loom and the battery | ||
| Audi A3 in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
| May 201111500 mi | Have intermittent rattle coming from right rear of car. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Problem is still occurring, so a return trip is in my future until it can be fixed. | ||
| Nov 201219300 mi | Headlamp and turn signal out completely on right side; needed new control module and fuse box; had to order parts. | ||
| Mar 201321000 mi | Loose screw on inside of hatchback. | ||
| Audi A3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 201449000 miUS $10 | Back of driver's seat came loose | ||
| May 201452700 mi | Running lights and turn signals malfunctioned. Bulbs were okay. Fuse module needed replacement. | ||
| Audi A3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201576000 miUS $28 | One of the filaments of a double filament bulb burnt out. It looked normal but the dashboard showed an alert. | ||
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201896000 miUS $400 | Air intake replaced, coil packs replaced | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States - Apr 2011 | |||
| Oct 20081000 mi | window motor replacement | ||
| Jul 2009 | engine turned itself off- key fob was replaced | ||
| Apr 201118000 miUS $60 | battery died and could not hold a charge. Replaced | ||
| Audi A3 in South Dakota, United States Sep 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015170000 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. | ||
| Feb 2016171400 mi | Failure of electronic position sensor on foot pedal. Replaced OEM. Failed again under a year. Refused to cover under warrantee. | ||
| Mar 2016175000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2016175000 miUS $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 | ||
| Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201124000 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 | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201371000 miUS $836 | Throttle body replaced | ||
| Audi A3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201010540 miC $500 | Still dealing with dealership | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jun 201337000 mi | Intake manifold replaced at 36,500 mi under OEM warranty | ||
| Jun 201449000 miUS $291 | Passenger door lock failed. Won't lock. $450 parts and labor to replace motor One of two horns failed. $450 parts and labor quoted to replace. | ||
| Apr 201892000 miUS $1100 | Carbon build up cleaning from direct injection design flaw: Cleaned intake valves, removed intake manifold, replaced gaskets, 8 hours of labor | ||
| Audi A3 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 20104000 mi | ring connector in steering column replaced, connector transmits airbag and steering wheel button signals. airbag not functional until replacement | ||
| Jun 201113000 mi | Back of driver seat fell off, dealer glued back in place. | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201458000 miUS $450 | Have warning light and sound come on almost everytime I drive the car. The shop was not able to duplicate the problem of find the Fault I was seeing with my ABS/EST system. Very fustrating! | ||
| Audi A3 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201660000 miUS $850 | Fuse controlling right headlights melted instead of breaking requiring replacement of entire engine fuse box and fuses | ||
| Audi A3 in Alaska, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 20092200 mi | Drivers side Window switch stopped automatically raising and lowering window with 1 press. | ||
| Audi A3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201124000 mi | driver side turn signal was out. Dealer replaced the part. | ||
| Dec 201133000 mi | Exterior trim around sunroof was detaching | ||
| Jan 201234000 mi | Hatch strut support failed | ||
| Jun 201240000 mi | 4 light bulbs were out and were replaced. All were in the rear of the vehicle. | ||
| Aug 201243000 mi | Battery would not retain charge after 3 years | ||
| Nov 201246000 mi | Ignition coil went out. Car was not driveable. | ||
| Apr 201352000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201352000 miUS $360 | Engine misfiring. Ignition coil replaced | ||
| Jan 201451300 miUS $500 | CEL for intake flap. Carbon build up was cleaned from engine. | ||
| Mar 201468000 miUS $425 | CEL light. Car would have trouble starting. Intake was replaced and the issue was resolved | ||
| Oct 201480500 miUS $500 | replaced axel shaft | ||
| Sep 201596000 miUS $550 | Frayed wiring harness in driver side door. unable to roll down window | ||
| Jan 201686700 miUS $1000 | abs controller module failed | ||
| Jan 2017103800 miUS $1500 | Torn axel boots on both sides. Both axel shafts replaced | ||
| Audi A3 in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Sep 20094000 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. | ||
| Sep 201123000 mi | Check engine light came on, camshaft sensor had to be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201338000 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
| Feb 201650900 miUS $125 | Horn replacement | ||
| Jun 201762000 mi | Warranty replacement of intake manifold - error code P2015 | ||
| Aug 201764000 miUS $2100 | Replaced turbo due to a faulty wastegate rod | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201018500 miUS $110 | 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). 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). | ||
| Oct 201020000 mi | Air conditioning sporatically would not work. Dealer ordered parts and replaced failing compressor under warranty. | ||
| May 201125000 mi | Door edge seal damaged. Part ordered & will have to return for installation. Windshield trim coming loose. Dealer will repair when return to install parts associated with another repair. | ||
| Jan 201229600 mi | Horn not working (replaced both horns & coil in steering column under warranty). Repaired rear sunshade latch (under warranty). Standard 5k oil/filter change. Horn not working. Had to replace both horns as well as coil in steering column. Replaced broken rear sunshade latch. Oil/filter change. | ||
| Oct 201235000 mi | Periodic buzzing sound in engine near AC compressor. Dealer unable to determine problem & is continuing to investigate. | ||
| Aug 201450000 miUS $850 | Thermostat failed requiring replacement of water pump (thermostat is part of water pump). | ||
| Nov 201453000 miUS $650 | Replaced broken drivers side seat back and damaged door weatherstrip/moulding. | ||
| Oct 201559300 miUS $200 | Replaced leaking right front tie-rod. Issue found when replacing brake pads and rotating tires. | ||
| Jun 201664000 miUS $525 | Intake manifold failed and had to be replaced. Rear passenger door lock had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201769000 miUS $1850 | Coolant leak. Replaced water pump & seals. Oil leak. | ||
| Jun 201770000 mi | Recall: ABS control module replaced due to recall. Recall:: Takata drivers side airbag (partial) replacement. Replaced inflator under recall. Not full recall replacement which is still forthcoming. | ||
| Nov 201772450 miUS $750 | Replaced cracked engine mount (dogbone mount). Also performed 75k service (Haldex, DSG, Oil) and replaced rear brake pads. | ||
| Dec 201772450 mi | Replaced failing mechatronics unit (DSG transmission controller) under 10yr/100k extended warranty. | ||
| Feb 201874000 miUS $350 | Center console cup holder replaced (broken). | ||
| Audi A3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 20109920 mi | Door handle rubbing against body. Minor realignment of handle solved problem. | ||
| May 201220960 mi | Check engine light on intermittently. Replaced intake manifold. Coolant fan replaced, I never noticed it wasn't working. | ||
| Feb 201535340 mi | Intake manifold cleaned replaced some parts. | ||
| Audi A3 in Oregon, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Aug 200914000 mi | Problems with numerous interior rattles and squeaking brakes. | ||
| Sep 200914000 mi | Driver's side exterior door handle was contacting the door and scratching the paint. | ||
| Audi A3 in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 200926000 mi | Sensor out of calibration | ||
| Jun 201145000 mi | Sensor replaced Seatbelt sensor faulty | ||
| May 201355000 miUS $285 | Glove box latch broken, requires replacement of entire glovebox | ||
| Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 201128520 mi | Power window motor/controller unit replaced. Issue was motor would continue to run after driver's window was already fully up. Would 'click' about 5 times. | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in New South Wales, Australia Apr 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 20103720 mi | Engine warning, "Do not exceed 4,000 RPM". Dealer had Technical Bulletin. Software upgrade required. | ||
| May 20116800 mi | No windscreen washer fluid to rear window. Nozzle blocked. Repaired by dealer at 12 month service. | ||
2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 125hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Turkey Dec 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Nov 201530380 mi | Transmission locked up on a hill, car wouldn't move either forward or reverse, though the gear selector was not locked in any position. 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
| Audi A3 in Districto Federal, Mexico Jun 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201117360 mi$600 | Ipod Dock stop working, they change for new one. | ||
| Nov 201220040 mi$550 | Fuel pump control module fail | ||
| May 201424580 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. | ||
| Aug 201426040 mi$180 | Left Door armest crack, searched internet common problem (Drive side common problem, uk right one).I installed the piece, again searched the internet for instructions. One and a half hour job. The AC sometimes dont blow cold air. The dealer doesnt know why, but i have noticed that if i leave the temperature in low and start the engine that way it Works, otherwise sometimes dont work.To change the compressor is 1000+. | ||
| Jun 201634720 mi$9000 | Preassure sensor failed, ac works intermittent some times blow cold air sometimes hot | ||
| Sep 201741540 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
| Audi A3 in Great Britain Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013£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
| Audi A3 in Districto Federal, Mexico Dec 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201013940 mi$100 | Sunroof with noise (vibration) Brake pedal felt like bumping occasionally, stabilizer bar connectors were broken. | ||
| Feb 201115500 mi | DSG (S-tronic) transmission failed. Failed comms between CPU and transmission. | ||
| Apr 201222940 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
| Audi A3 in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jul 201152000 miUS $75 | pressure relief valve replaced | ||
2008.5 Audi A3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 in Brazil Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 201426660 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. | ||
| Oct 201433480 mi$800 | My AC compressor just went useless, have to buy a new one, plus the sensors, plus recharge it... | ||
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