Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2015 Audi A3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Safty issue with standard equipment, backup camera stopped working. Safty feature now unavailable. Told by dealer that it's a common issue. Will fail massachusetts inspection because the camera is standard safety equipment. Told I need a new 5f module and they are back ordered at Audi which tells me it's a major problem since they can't supply them now, should be a recall on this unit. . . .
Blown turbo with propeller broken off lodged into the pre-catalytic converter, which caused damage to the catalytic converter/exhaust requiring a new turbo and a complete new catalytic converter and exhaust system. They also found major oil leaking from the upper timing cover gaskets, which I later found documented on the accounting service record as not repaired at that time few months from my purchase. These known engine damages were a major contributor to the engine failures that I’m faced with today. Oil starvation from known oil leaks, damaged gaskets, and failing parts caused oil starvation of the turbo, constant overheating with coolant and oil problems since purchasing the car and which ultimately froze the turbo and snapped the propeller. I’m still struggling without an operating vehicle for over a year, and trying to afford these expensive repairs, which should’ve been covered under the 15 year pzev warranty and/or recalls of these known parts failures. It was at the dealership in plenty of time for the smog certification, which was the sole reason for the appointment and it being at Audisd, which they refused to do. These are extremely expensive repairs, these are known issues with several class action lawsuits and recalls behind them, yet they simply refuse to take ownership, deny any support, and making excuses for their lack of responsibility. I asked several times for them to do the right thing, take the car back and refund my money or give me an equivalent car to what I was promised when I purchased it, they refused and no management has been involved. I deserve to be compensated for my time over the last several years dealing with these repeated issues, compensation for all the parts I have been forced to buy, refunded the amounts I’ve paid for technicians to truly diagnose the problem and for the repairs I’ve yet to be able to afford, as well as the towing and other charges I have incurred as a result of purchasing this vehicle from Audisd.
The thermostat failed and had it replaced and now the water pump has failed.
Dropped off car to Audi arlington to fix recall. They said it was finished but did not update the recall status. Called Audi multiple times to ask, was not able to reach them. Left voice mail and still no call back.
My 2015 Audi A3 has a recall since first part of 2021 for passenger air bag sensor. We have tried several times to get this recall fixed and every time we call the dealership they don’t have the parts. This has gone on for about a year and a half now. I would hate to see this turn into a very large lawsuit because Audi doesn’t know how to get the parts.
Since 2021-2022 I have had several issues with my reservoir tank. This tank holds my coolant and has leaked continuously. They had a settlement for this problem but omitted the A3. I paid Audi dealership $ 1,600. 00 to fix the problem a few years ago and have been having the same problem ever since. A few months after I paid for this problem Audi had a settlement for the reservoir tank and I was denied reimbursement because I owned a A3 and A3’s were not included in the settlement but A3 ‘s still had the reservoir problem as well. I contacted Audi USA on several occasions and still have been disregarded but Audi USA wants you to pay for the diagnostic first at the dealership just for them to even look at the immediate problem. I just contacted Audi USA again 1/29/25 because now I have to put my car in the shop again to get it fixed but the coolant constantly leaks and Audi service shop wants me to pay for it and I feel that I should not have to pay for (their )problem again and the same problem over and over. At this point the coolant is pouring out like water and I must get my car to the shop immediately because the engine light comes on stating no coolant running hot and this is how the Audi cars catch on fire. Please investigate this !!!! I refuse to give Audi any more of my money when they should be held responsible. I can’t find my receipt of date and amount paid but I can get this info from the dealership. I’m tired of going in a circle with this same car issue. I want my car fix and my settlement reimbursement.
Manufacturer recall number69by NHTSA recall number21v198.
Excessive oil consumption car has 2,300 miles left to the 10k oil service check change and showing low oil. This is not normal Audi is trying to say to just top off the oil, yet excessive oil consumption will cause the car to need engine replacement earlier than it should at about 70-80-100k miles at best. There are many complaints and a class action that involved this issue but they refuse to do more than change oil and check for leaks when they know it is due to defective parts and I am under a certified warranty until October 2019.
There is a recall on our daughters Audi A3 that we have been trying to have fixed for over 2 years. We call, we follow up and are consistently told there is no fix for the problem. The letters we continue to receive say it is about 4 hours of work on the pods system. I am tired of our college daughter paying for a known unsafe vehicle and am reaching out as we have exhausted all possibilities with Audi USA.
Coolant leaking, thermostat and water pump defective. Car has under 26000 miles. Multiple online forms reporting same issue. Vehicle was stationary when vehicle alerted low coolant. Winter climate.
As I was driving on a straightaway, I turned on the heater in my car and within minutes I was feeling extremely nauseous and felt like I was losing control and focus. I tried to figure out what was causing this reaction and why I could smell a light fume in the car as there were no other vehicles in front of me. I turned around to my children in the backseat to ask them if they felt okay, and I saw that they were nearly asleep. I opened the windows and turned off the heater since I realized the car was fine before I turned the heater on. I also realized it was probably carbon monoxide poisoning that was causing our symptoms. Although my children and I are okay as a result of my quick actions, I could have passed out and crashed very badly, hurting my family and other innocent people.
There is a white/chalk outline of the passenger airbag, my vehicle only has 500 miles on it, not sure if the there is a air bag or inflator issue or a material defect. Dealership is saying this is normal. . Read more...
My vehicle suffered loss of power and as a result too much of hesitation , it behaved as if it is about to stop on highway. It is a new car and thought it could be bad gas , changed gas station made sure gas is not an issue and hesitation/loss of power continues. I was about to schedule an appointment for service but dealer called me saying my car's VIN number has been listed for an imp update in order to prevent failure of certain components and people in germany are looking forward to get this fixed ASAP I. E ; 18 sept 2015 . I scheduled an appointment on 24 sept 2015 it is not just update but the entire turbo is replaced , month later car is having similar symptoms ,no power/hesitation , intermittently stuttering or misfiring. Audi mechanics kept car for a day (13 Nov 2014)and replied they couldn't find the issue and returned the car back to me . I assured them the vehicle had premium gas only and nothing else. I will keep you informed of the status.