2009 Audi A3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Audi A3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (22), Power Train (15), Service Brakes (9).
Key takeaways
- 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 22 | 47% |
| Power Train | 15 | 32% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 19% |
| Engine | 5 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
| Air | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% |
| Structure | 1 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Audi A3 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Air,electronic Stability Control (esc) - filed 2022-12-13
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control and ABS control module warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. Th...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2022-09-06
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 switched gear an...
Power Train,air Bags,engine - filed 2022-03-13
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 turned it off and towed ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.