6.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,344 miles

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2015 Audi A3 miscellaneous problems

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2015 Audi A3 Owner Comments

problem #9

Feb 032024

A3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The thermostat failed and had it replaced and now the water pump has failed.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #8

May 272023

A3

  • miles
Dropped off car to audi arlington to fix recall. They said it was finished but did not update the recall status. Called audi multiple times to ask, was not able to reach them. Left voice mail and still no call back.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #7

Oct 122022

A3

  • miles
My 2015 Audi A3 has a recall since first part of 2021 for passenger air bag sensor. We have tried several times to get this recall fixed and every time we call the dealership they don-€™t have the parts. This has gone on for about a year and a half now. I would hate to see this turn into a very large lawsuit because Audi doesn-€™t know how to get the parts.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #6

Jan 142019

A3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is a recall on our daughters Audi A3 that we have been trying to have fixed for over 2 years. We call, we follow up and are consistently told there is no fix for the problem. The letters we continue to receive say it is about 4 hours of work on the PODS system. I am tired of our college daughter paying for a known unsafe vehicle and am reaching out as we have exhausted all possibilities with Audi USA.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #5

Jun 022021

A3

  • miles
Manufacturer Recall Number69BY NHTSA Recall Number21V198

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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problem #4

Jun 012019

A3

  • 32,000 miles
Excessive oil consumption car has 2,300 miles left to the 10K oil service check change and showing low oil. This is not normal Audi is trying to say to just top off the oil, yet excessive oil consumption will cause the car to need engine replacement earlier than it should at about 70-80-100K miles at best. There are many complaints and a class action that involved this issue but they refuse to do more than change oil and check for leaks when they know it is due to defective parts and I am under a certified warranty until October 2019

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 232018

A3

  • 25,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Coolant leaking, thermostat and water pump defective. Car has under 26000 miles. Multiple online forms reporting same issue. Vehicle was stationary when vehicle alerted low coolant. Winter climate.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #2

Mar 062017

A3

  • 26,000 miles
As I was driving on a straightaway, I turned on the heater in my car and within minutes I was feeling extremely nauseous and felt like I was losing control and Focus. I tried to figure out what was causing this reaction and why I could smell a light fume in the car as there were no other vehicles in front of me. I turned around to my children in the backseat to ask them if they felt okay, and I saw that they were nearly asleep. I opened the windows and turned off the heater since I realized the car was fine before I turned the heater on. I also realized it was probably carbon monoxide poisoning that was causing our symptoms. Although my children and I are okay as a result of my quick actions, I could have passed out and crashed very badly, hurting my family and other innocent people.

- Norwood, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jul 272015

A3

  • 500 miles
There is a white/chalk outline of the passenger airbag, my vehicle only has 500 miles on it, not sure if the there is a air bag or inflator issue or a material defect. Dealership is saying this is normal. I have pictures I.imgur.com/sopagnm.jpg I.imgur.com/libxewo.jpg

- Concord, CA, USA

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