Major Problems with 2015 Audi A3 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2015 Audi A3

2015 Audi A3 POWER TRAIN Mileage: 10000 miles

2015 Audi A3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 45000 miles

2015 Audi A3 AIR BAGS Mileage: 25000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi A3 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
there is a white/chalk outline of the passenger airbag my vehicle only has 500 miles on it not sure if...
15
~ 22423 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
my audi car hasnt been running well. i went to my dealership and no sense of urgency regarding this matter...
9
~ 42887 miles
ENGINE
i bought a brand new 2.0 audi a3 from the dealer this may. i got a low oil warning with...
9
~ 29562 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle accelerated independently...
7
~ 26858 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i was behind a newer audi sedan (possible a3 2.0t) at night and was blinded by the brightness from the...
6
~ 4217 miles
POWER TRAIN
the car has high idle rpm (900+) and therefore begins to accelerate as soon as brake is released. this makes...
5
~ 18630 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
there is a white/chalk outline of the passenger airbag my vehicle only has 500 miles on it not sure if...
4
~ 21025 miles
WHEELS
since purchasing my audi a3 on 2/8/2015 i have had four flat tires. dates of tire failure: 2/16/15 2/18/15 3/5/15...
4
~ 12313 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. while driving the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. the...
3
~ 34333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
at 5 months - engine almost overheated. car towed to dealer where they found the fan and computer module failed...
3
~ 23900 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the car lost power while moving in highway traffic. totally loss of power. unable to restart. *tr...
3
~ 25333 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
i was driving and suddenly heard a loud explosion on the top of me then i saw a my sunroof...
2
~ 18000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i bought a brand new audi a3 2.0t 2015 july 2014. recently while driving to a slushy snow the system...
2
~ 26000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 issues: 1. after initial start-up the car jumps gears and jolts forward for the first 3-5 minutes of operation...
2
~ 23000 miles
SUSPENSION
3 issues: 1. after initial start-up the car jumps gears and jolts forward for the first 3-5 minutes of operation...
2
~ 15000 miles
SEATS
there was recently a pods recall for the wiring harness going to the occupant detection sensor the recall did not...
1
~ 65000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. while driving approximately 55 mph the panoramic sun roof exploded without warning....
1
~ 50000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
i was driving and suddenly heard a loud explosion on the top of me then i saw a my sunroof...
1
~ 21000 miles
STEERING
i bought a brand new audi a3 2.0t 2015 july 2014. recently while driving to a slushy snow the system...
1
~ 27000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. the contact stated that the tpms warning lamp indicator failed to illuminate...
1
~ 450 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my vehicle suffered loss of power and as a result too much of hesitation it behaved as if it is...
1
~ 1700 miles

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