Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Audi A3

Audi A3 owners have reported 28 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Audi A3


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Audi A3

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that on several occasions, while adding fuel to the vehicle, there was a clicking sound before the fuel started spilling onto the ground from the filler neck.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

Tl8 the contact owns a 2010 Audi A3. The contact stated that the glow plug sensor illuminated and the vehicle stalled while approaching a traffic light. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Gasoline Storage problem

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A3. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel was spilling from the fuel filler neck. The contact drove back to her residence and placed the vehicle in park(p) and noticed the odor of gasoline entering the cabin.   Read details...




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