2010 Audi A3

46 serious complaints of 50, the most about air bags (13) and fuel system (13); 1.8× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA11003: high-pressure fuel pump failure. NHTSA investigation PE09035: vehicle stall/loss motive power.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016

“During the morning rush hour commute, while traveling at 60mph on east bound highway 70 (at the 70/270 interchange) in st. Louis, mo the glow plug light started flashing and all engine power was lost. I was lucky to have been able to safely maneuver the car 4 lanes to the far right shoulder and turn on the hazard lights.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Jan 2015

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. (AWA 18-15-201811, Nov 2018)
• Extended coverage This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump. (Dealer, Apr 2015)
• Extended coverage This document contains the customer letter in regards to the warranty extension for the high-pressure fuel pump for certain 2010-2012 Audi A3 TDI clean diesel engine vehicles. (Customer, Jun 2015)
• Extended coverage This bulletin, which explains the warranty extension for the high pressure fuel pump on certain vehicles, was updated on April 17, 2017 to update the instructions related to taking a fuel sample. (AWA 15, Apr 2017)
• Extended coverage Reminders - TDI Approved Emissions Modifications, Emissions Compliant Repairs, corrections and extended warranty / warranty policy and loaner vehicle overview (EmailAUTDI2L-3L, Sep 2020)
• Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan, Q5, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, RS4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S6 Sedan, S6 Sedan, TT Coupe, and TT Roadster… (AWA 22, Apr 2022)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

50 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–32 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features