Electronic Stability Control Problems of Audi A3

Audi A3 owners have reported 9 problems related to electronic stability control (under the electronic stability control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A3 based on all problems reported for the A3.

1 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2015 Audi A3

Failure Date: 07/13/2020

Cat feels unstable when I drive over 70 miles on the freeway. . Also seatbelts lock room hard.

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2 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2016 Audi A3

Failure Date: 04/02/2020

Air bag light is on and seat belt light is on. Error message on dashboard: safety system: system fault. Car had a recall for similar issue on January 2020. Took to the dealership and want to replace a sensor for $1300. Dealership stated is not the same issue related to the recall. This is a safety issue. Car is not under warranty anymore.

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3 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2009 Audi A3

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated that the abs and stability control failed to function properly and made the vehicle unstable to drive. Bell Audi (782 us-1, edison, NJ 08817, (732) 388-2800) and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The dealer diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired; however, a system issue occurred with the software update. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unknown.

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4 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2012 Audi A3

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

1. Car slips on wet snow when applying brakes with brake assist on 2. 30 amp fuse for right side control module blows off every week after replacing to a black char.

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5 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2015 Audi A3

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

Every time I apply the brake or put the car in park, my vehicle rolls back even though my foot remains on the break. Convertible top leaks.

6 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2009 Audi A3

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. While driving 35 mph, the abs and esc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

7 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2006 Audi A3

Failure Date: 07/28/2016

From a stopped position on a side street in a left hand turn lane I stepped on the gas pedal and the car started to move then immediately had a loss of power in making a left hand turn onto a major street. The car lurched forward then hesitated. It is really dangerous because it can surprise people and cause cars to crash into me. It has done this a few other times. I feel given the right circumstances this could cause an accident.

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8 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2009 Audi A3

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) and 16v079000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Electronic Stability Control problem of the 2015 Audi A3

Failure Date: 01/12/2016

I bought a brand new Audi A3 2. 0t 2015 July 2014. Recently, while driving to a slushy snow, the system came up with multiple error. On 1/12/2016, I was driving through the slushy snow and 3 issues came up. Stabilization control, tpms error, and abs error, the stabilization control is the main issue. I was serving left and right with light tap on the gas with the car. Luckily, I was in the local road and not in the high way when issues occurred. I took it to the dealership same day, the following day, I was notified that it was "fixed". I got into the dealership and turned on the car, all the lights came back on. Issue was due to a "fuse" shorting. Now I'm waiting for a "clutch pump" all the way from germany, expected 5-15 days.


Other Common Electronic Stability Control related problems of Audi A3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electronic Stability Control problems
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