Electrical System Related Problems of the 2022 Audi A3

Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2022 Audi A3.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi A3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
4

Electrical System problem #1

I get an error message that says: selector lever malfunction. Currently the car is still drivable it is an issue with the transmission/gear shifter for transmission. This could cause serious injury if the transmission decided to stop working/communicating with the sensor while driving. Currently it states that it is safe to drive, however I could be on my way home and have it switch without warning. Based on research online, this error has effected many people with the same exact year, make, and model as my car. Where this could effect the transmission it could cause serious safety issues for myself and any other drivers on the road it if suddenly decides to change from, okay to drive and not okay to drive. It did not cause an incident with me, however there is large potential that it could cause an incident. I feel this should be investigated to prevent possibly injury or even worse, death if it impacts the operation of the vehicle while someone is driving.

Electrical System problem #2

I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit. There wasn't any traffic nearby behind me. Should there have been, we likely would have been struck from the rear. The way the car just put us down like that is very dangerous. I am being told it may be an alternator issue.

Electrical System problem #3

Installed two brand new batteries. The new batteries won't stay charged. The car cut off suddenly while I was driving. Many codes started flashing rapidly. The brake makes a clicking when trying to restart the car. The car wouldn't start.

Electrical System problem #4

While driving the alternator failed. The battery also failed. Multiple instances at the dealer trying to repair.


Electrical System related problems in other Audi A3 model year vehicles:



A3 Service Bulletins
A3 Safety Recalls
A3 Defect Investigations