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2016 Audi A3 / S3 repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)
Other (20%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
2016 Audi A3 / S3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 / S3 in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202271000 miUS $2200 | Broken rear diff, replaced. Audi paid for 75% Trunk latch wires severed after repeated wear | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20177800 mi | Rear passenger door top chrome trim loose. | ||
| Jun 201712000 mi | Replaced DS rear door top chrome trim that fell off. Other side identical piece also had nearly fallen off when I was in the process of buying the car 3 months ago. | ||
| Jun 201825000 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. | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202125000 miUS $4000 | I had a relatively severe tire blowout that required $4K in repairs to the vehicle's magnetic suspension as well as a new rim, along with some trim replacement / touch-up paint in the vicinity of the wheel well with the blown tire. | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 | |||
| Jun 202345000 miUS $180 | Replaced battery | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201716000 mi | Water pump failed, replaced under warranty. Coolant level warning light kept going off. | ||
| Jun 201718000 mi | Back up camera failed, replaced under warranty. | ||
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 / S3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201611000 mi | USB port intermittent. | ||
| Jun 201732059 mi | Biener Audi never removed the shipping blocks from the front suspension. | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201822940 mi | Entered in error | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 20166000 mi | Interior rear view mirror was replaced under warranty.The mirror was unable to stay in place between day and night mode. | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Oct 201616500 mi | Warped rubber seal around driver's door glass. Seal replaced due to warpage, window regulator replaced due to out-of-position glass. | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20166000 mi | Driver side window wasn't rolling up or down with one touch, only if holding the button down the whole time. | ||
| Feb 201717000 mi | Rear skid plate loose, refitted with new bolts and new anchors. | ||
| Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 20163000 mi | Noise and vibration. TSB found, wheel bearing replaced. Water condensation in taillights | ||
2016 Audi A3 / S3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 / S3 in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20165300 mi | retractable shade under the sunroof always retract a bit and leave a slit open rattling and then grinding noise when braking. requires a quiet environment to hear but it seemed something is loose Windshield wiper (driver side) scratches the windshield with unsmooth movement and noise. clicking noise coming from right side of the rear seat | ||
| Nov 20165600 mi | Retractable shade under the sunroof always retract a bit and leave a slit open. a fix was attempted by reducing the lubricant. It is now better but still leaves a slit open most of the times after drove for a couple of days. Windshield wiper (driver side) scratches the windshield with unsmooth movement and noise. I was told this is one known issue in 2016 Audi A3 e-tron. clicking noise coming from right side of the rear seat | ||
| Jun 201827000 miUS $300 | replaced right front tire. also 25000 mile service | ||
2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A3 / S3 in New York, United States May 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201710000 miUS $10 | Surprise Low oil warning. Just topped off. | ||
| Dec 201715000 mi | Armrest stuck in upright position | ||
2016 Audi A3 / S3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Audi A3 / S3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20161000 mi | Wiper blades chattered first time I used them. | ||
| May 202214000 miUS $125 | Change brake fluid every two years | ||
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