2010 Audi A3 power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Audi A3 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This 2010 audi a3 tdi equipped with an s tronic direct-shift gearbox will randomly shift into neutral or limp mode and it is not possible to proceed with normal vehicle operation after this occurs without first placing the vehicle in park, turning off the ignition and then restarting the vehicle…”
filed Feb 8, 2020
“I have an audi a3 manufactured in 2009 presenting severe issues with the abs control module. Audi has a recall for several audi and vw models manufactured the same year, recall number 16v913000. Audi of america was notified however declined responsibility allegedly because my vehicle was not in the…”
filed Oct 23, 2018
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% |
| 2009 A3 | 15 | 32% |
| 2008 A3 | 13 | 30% |
| 2007 A3 | 16 | 31% |
| 2006 A3 | 37 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.