Power Train Problems of Audi A3

Audi A3 owners have reported 128 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Audi A3

The Power Train problem

I was driving on the freeway at 60 mph when I received a warning code of a transmission problem. The code said the car was driveable but I should take it in for service. About 1-2 minutes after that the car lost all power.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Sense of delay in shifting gears when accelerating from not moving to moving, speeding up, or slowing down.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

My 2015 Audi A3 1. 8t is experiencing the exact same failure symptoms and operational hazards as those described in Audi’s own warranty extension u49, which covers certain 2017 and 2018 Audi A3 and A3 cabriolet 2. 0 tfsi models.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Full transmission failure.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Car is bucking and gears are slipping while in motion. Issue has continued to get worse. This is my first Audi & might be my last.   Read details...




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