Engine Exhaust System Problems of Audi A3

Audi A3 owners have reported 2 problems related to engine exhaust system (under the engine and engine cooling 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 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2013 Audi A3

Failure Date: 03/16/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly went into limp mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the glow plugs failed to function and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to several dealers, where it was diagnosed with exhaust system failure. The contact was informed that the exhaust system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

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2 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2016 Audi A3

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Audi A3. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. Also, an abnormal clicking noise and smoke were present coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fletchers jones Audi chicago, 1111 n. Clark st, chicago, IL) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3.

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