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2012 Audi A3 repairs by problem area

Engine (58%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Audi A3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Audi A3 in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

18577 mi
Water pump leaking; replaced 
Dec 2015

29337 mi
Water pump replaced (no failure) under Audi open campaign 
Sep 2017

43298 mi
Takata Airbag Safety Recall - driver frontal airbag inflator replaced 
Nov 2017

45011 mi
Driver seatback rear panel coming off - I felt as a result of the airbag inflator replacement, but that wasn't ever really confirmed or denied by the dealer. lol. However, they repaired at no charge. They re-epoxied the clips that hold the seatback panel on. 

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2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in Nevada, United States
- Oct 2014
May 2013

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. 
Feb 2014

20000 mi
Went to start car after sitting for a week, battery did not have enough power to start vehicle. Drove home after getting jump, no problems. Car sat for one hour, same thing. Dealer came and got car, replaced battery and power relays. 
Oct 2014

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. 

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2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in Michigan, United States
- Dec 2017
Dec 2017

146000 mi
emissions canister plugged and needed replacing. 
Audi A3 in Arkansas, United States
- Nov 2012
Nov 2012

8150 mi
Examined front driver door frame rubber seal, which was starting to come up from the floor. Ordered replacement on warranty. 

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2012 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A3 in Turkey
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

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. 

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2012 Audi A3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Audi A3 in New Zealand
Aug 2020 - Jan 2022
Sep 2020

93620 mi

$726
Faulty inlet manifold replaced, was causing engine warning light to appear yellow, and lowered performance of the car 
Aug 2021

97340 mi

$218
Worn boot hinges replaced and painted. One hinge had completely broken making it very difficult to close the boot correctly. 

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2012 Audi A3 Repair Histories

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