general problems of the 2009 Audi A3

Three problems related to electronic stability control have been reported for the 2009 Audi A3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Audi A3 based on all problems reported for the 2009 A3.

1 Electronic Stability Control problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated that the abs and stability control failed to function properly and made the vehicle unstable to drive. Bell Audi (782 us-1, edison, NJ 08817, (732) 388-2800) and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The dealer diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired; however, a system issue occurred with the software update. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unknown.

2 Electronic Stability Control problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. While driving 35 mph, the abs and esc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

3 Electronic Stability Control problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) and 16v079000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.




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