Audi A3: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 42 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2009–2018 (9) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | a3-2018-pods-passenger-airbag-shutoff | Passenger occupant detection system airbag shutoff | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2020-03 → 2025-06 | 44 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | a3-2018-airbag-recall-parts-wait | Airbag recall remedy parts unavailability | AIR BAGS | 17 | 2019-08 → 2023-08 | 44 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | a3-2018-transmission-control-failure | Mechatronic and transmission control module failure | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2022-09 → 2025-07 | 44 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | a3-2018-fuel-leak-and-pump-failure | Fuel leak and low-pressure fuel pump failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2023-03 → 2025-06 | 44 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | a3-2018-tire-sidewall-separation | Tire sidewall and tread separation | TIRES | 4 | 2018-12 → 2021-10 | 44 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | a3-2017-fuel-tank-wont-accept-fuel | Fuel tank will not accept fuel, leaks at filler | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2021-10 → 2023-12 | 36 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | a3-2017-sunroof-spontaneous-shatter | Panoramic sunroof shatters while driving | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2021-12 → 2024-03 | 36 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | a3-2017-passenger-airbag-pods-recall | Passenger airbag disabled by occupant sensor fault | AIR BAGS | 14 | 2020-07 → 2024-12 | 36 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | a3-2017-mechatronic-transmission-stall | Mechatronic transmission failure and stalling | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2019-12 → 2025-01 | 36 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | audi-a3-2016-backup-camera-failure | Backup camera failure or intermittent image loss | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 2019-12 → 2025-07 | 112 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | audi-a3-2016-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation and sidewall failure | TIRES | 4 | 2016-04 → 2024-10 | 112 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | audi-a3-2016-pods-airbag-disabled | Passenger air bag disabled by PODS sensor fault | AIR BAGS | 48 | 2017-05 → 2026-07 | 112 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | audi-a3-2016-fuel-tank-suction-pump-leak | Fuel leak from suction pump and EVAP system | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | 2016-10 → 2026-04 | 112 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | audi-a3-2016-mechatronic-transmission-stall | Mechatronic transmission failure causing stall | POWER TRAIN | 16 | 2016-12 → 2025-04 | 112 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-water-pump-coolant-leak | Water pump and thermostat coolant leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 2018-07 → 2025-08 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-transmission-hesitation | Transmission hesitation and gear engagement delay | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2014-12 → 2025-08 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-tire-tread-blowout | Tire tread separation and blowout | TIRES | 6 | 2015-02 → 2021-09 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-low-beam-headlight-aim | Low-beam headlight illumination distance | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2015-11 → 2016-07 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-pods-airbag-fault | PODS sensor fault disabling passenger airbag | AIR BAGS | 81 | 2017-06 → 2025-10 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-fuel-system-leak | Fuel leak and suction pump failure while refueling | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 31 | 2015-01 → 2026-08 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-aux-cabin-heater-smoke | Auxiliary cabin heater overheating and burning odor | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2021-11 → 2025-12 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2015 | audi-a3-2015-sunroof-crack | Panoramic sunroof cracking and separation | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2016-07 → 2019-10 | 177 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2013 | audi-a3-2013-takata-airbag-recall-parts | Takata air bag recall parts unavailability | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2016-03 → 2018-12 | 20 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a3-2013-tdi-stall-loss-of-power | TDI diesel engine stall and loss of power | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 2012-10 → 2026-03 | 20 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a3-2013-dsg-mechatronic-failure | DSG transmission mechatronic failure | POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2019-12 → 2022-05 | 20 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | audi-a3-2012-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 31 | 2016-04 → 2022-01 | 43 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | audi-a3-2012-fuse-box-lighting-melt | Fuse box and exterior lighting circuit melting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2015-02 → 2022-06 | 43 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | audi-a3-2012-hp-fuel-pump-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2014-07 → 2018-11 | 43 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2011 | audi-a3-2011-dsg-transmission-shift-fault | DSG transmission gear engagement fault | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2011-05 → 2017-11 | 42 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2011 | audi-a3-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag inflator recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 20 | 2016-05 → 2021-07 | 42 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2011 | audi-a3-2011-tdi-fuel-pump-failure | TDI high-pressure fuel pump failure and stall | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 9 | 2011-07 → 2020-01 | 42 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2011 | audi-a3-2011-fuse-f16-exterior-lighting-loss | Fuse F16 melting and exterior lighting loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2014-06 → 2023-03 | 42 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | audi-a3-2010-transmission-jerk-neutral | Automatic transmission jerk into neutral | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2010-07 → 2020-02 | 50 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | audi-a3-2010-abs-control-module-failure | ABS control module failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2018-10 → 2019-09 | 50 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | audi-a3-2010-tpms-tire-failure | TPMS failure and tire pressure loss | TIRES | 2 | 2010-11 → 2023-02 | 50 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | audi-a3-2010-diesel-fuel-pump-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure and stall | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 19 | 2010-12 → 2015-01 | 50 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | audi-a3-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 12 | 2016-08 → 2018-10 | 50 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | audi-a3-2010-engine-stall-loss-of-power | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 4 | 2010-03 → 2020-10 | 50 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2009 | audi-a3-2009-abs-esc-module-failure | ABS/ESC control module failure | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2016-08 → 2022-12 | 47 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | audi-a3-2009-dsg-unexpected-neutral | DSG transmission unexpected neutral engagement | POWER TRAIN | 13 | 2009-08 → 2022-09 | 47 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | audi-a3-2009-engine-power-loss | Unexpected engine power loss while driving | ENGINE | 4 | 2015-12 → 2022-03 | 47 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | audi-a3-2009-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall replacement parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 20 | 2016-05 → 2019-01 | 47 | 2026-09-16 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Audi A3 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a3
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_audi_a3_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Audi A3},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a3}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)