2009 Audi A3 power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Audi A3 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“vehicle switched into neutral and accelerated Unable to control or stop Crashed into bush 2014 AUDI checked said no issuue Vehicle switches gear unexpectedly on highway and slows and drags Audi checked Said normal 9/3 2022 foot on break to a full stop at a light Anothet auto in front Audi suddenly…”
filed Sep 6, 2022
“I had purchased the car back in August 17th 2021 my power steering my brakes my airbag light and the fuel system fuel leak started happening all at once water was draining out of the middle of the engine . It overheating the engine speed ball down and I automatically I instantly pulled over and…”
filed Mar 13, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 09V333000 · Aug 20, 2009
Power Train problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 4 | 12% |
| 2017 A3 | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 A3 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 A3 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 A3 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 A3 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 A3 | 11 | 22% |
| 2008 A3 | 13 | 30% |
| 2007 A3 | 16 | 31% |
| 2006 A3 | 37 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Audi A3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.