2006 Audi A3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,586miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Audi A3, 1% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,586 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I believe there is a design issue with the Audi A3's open sky (sunroof) sun shade latching mechanism. The sunshade has a plastic clip assembly which allows the shade to cover the sunroof area. This design is weak and prone to break. This has been noted by numerous other A3 owners. In approximately 2 years, we broken the clips 3 times and this is with very infrequent usage and extreme care. Audi service staff openly admit this is an issue, however Audi only sells the entire sunshade assembly as a fix - not just the clip. This is a $200+ part, not including labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248566, filed 2008-11, 66,586 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190280Apr 1, 2021This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- 10122306Mar 4, 2014The vehicle's anti-theft alarm sounds when the driver door is unlocked with a mechanical key. No DTCs are stored. The keyless remote was not used to unlock the vehicle. In order…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Audi A3
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi A3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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