Audi A3 owners have reported 132 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 (68 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.
On March 22, 2026, my check engine light came on while driving my 2022 Audi A3. Prior to this, I had been noticing a slight jerk when accelerating from a stop. Because Audi dealerships charge approximately $250 just to read diagnostic codes, I went to discount auto parts, where they retrieved code Read details...
Sense of delay in shifting gears when accelerating from not moving to moving, speeding up, or slowing down. Read details...
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...
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...
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph for a 50-mile trip, the message "transmission failure" displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Read details...