One problem related to engine has been reported for the 2010 Audi A3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Audi A3 based on all problems reported for the 2010 A3.
There is an intermittent sudden, and brief loss of acceleration from a complete stop. This has happen twice. The car has been driven less than 2,000. One time the power loss was from a traffic light. I started to move, there was a pause and quickly the power returned. The same behavior happened pulling out of a parking spot into traffic. This occurrence created a dangerous situation. This is an A3 tdi (clean diesel model).