Equipment Problems of Audi A3

Audi A3 owners have reported 53 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's owners/service manual (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Audi A3


Recently reported Equipment problems of Audi A3

The Equipment problem

I was driving vehicle and heard a loud sound like an explosion. I looked up and there was a big hole in my sunroof. The sunroof exploded. Yes you can look at it. It proceeded to crack and glass flew everywhere. Danger was that glass flew everywhere, got in my hair and could have been way worse.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Engine shuts off when car is in drive or reverse while vehicle is in motion and displays message of "start/stop system deactivated. Please restart engine manually. The yellow check engine light then appears. And the vehicle rolls away unless brakes are applied.   Read details...

The Electrical Infotainment Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit problem

2017 Audi A3. Consumer writes in regards to passenger occupant detection system safety recall.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

You mobile phone connects to the autos radio system. The autos default ring volume is at an unsafe volume and cannot be modified. Two Audiologists have both attested to the fact that the volume is at an unsafe level. Audi says the realize the problem, but will offer no fix.   Read details...




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