Audi A3 owners have reported 88 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2016 Audi A3 sportsback e-tron vehicle was parked at my house. When I went to start it the engine did nothing, no power. The message “driver system fault” and a red triangle with a red ! in the middle was displayed on the instrument panel. I was unable to start or operate the vehicle. Read details...
June 2018 paid out of pocket for passenger pods due to faulty sensor for passenger air bag. 10/2019 recall for wiring was done. October 29 2020, pods need replaced again! out of warranty! this is a huge safety concern and after viewing multiple other complaints of the same issue, a recall must be Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the head lights would suddenly shut off and the service vehicle sensor light would display. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that a fuse panel had over heated and melted. Read details...
Audi A3 quattro 2016 malfunction indicator lamp (mil) came on whilst driving slowly in traffic. I believe the version of the ecm in my vehicle is defective and may be related to "safety recall 24df": https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rconl-17v508-5502. Pdf https://static. Nhtsa. Read details...
Vehicle was garaged and functioning under normal conditions. Appx. 64000 miles. When the car was turned on and put in reverse, the rearview camera's view was moderately visible, but garbled past any useful view. Read details...