2006 Audi A3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 30%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,502miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Audi A3, 30% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,502 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2nd time this has happened in just a few days. I want to start documenting every time this has happened. I was pulling into fast moving traffic from a side street. I was making a left hand turn and the car hesitated putting me into the way of on coming traffic at 50 MPH. This was very dangerous because I was accelerating trying to reach 50 MPH could have been rear ended only going about 10 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10892891, filed 2016-08, 71,580 miles“From a stopped position on a side street in a left hand turn lane I stepped on the gas pedal and the car started to move then immediately had a loss of power in making a left hand turn onto a major street. The car lurched forward then hesitated. It is really dangerous because it can surprise people and cause cars to crash into me. It has done this a few other times. I feel given the right circumstances this could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10891479, filed 2016-07, 71,502 miles“I have a 06 Audi A3 with about 57k mileas and while traveling to california, accelerating on the freeway I felt the car hesitate several times and I lost all control of acceleration. My only action was to stop pushing the gas pedal and downshift to another gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10341775, filed 2010-07, 57,600 miles“My Audi A3 with dsg has been experiencing shifting problems from 1-2 and 2-3. On the 29th, while accelerating from a light in heavy traffic, the transmission shifted very roughly and the engine seemed to have lost power. When I looked into my mirror, the car directly behind me didn't expect my sudden loss of acceleration and came close to rear ending me. This rough shifting is getting progressively worse and I am going to take it to the dealer to have it checked out soon.”
NHTSA complaint #10285587, filed 2009-09, 48,800 miles“My 2006 Audi A3 with dsg transmission sometimes slips when hot while pulling out into traffic from a stop. Also surges in first gear occasionally when hot. I have not taken it in for repairs as they are too expensive. There has been many complaints of this same issue on auto forums. Im going to take it in this week and see what the charge would be to check it out. But im sure its the same problem as all the other Audi and vw cars out there with the dsg tranny.im scared to pull out into traffic and get hit.”
NHTSA complaint #10410156, filed 2011-07, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177406Jul 13, 2020This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
- 10118424Feb 14, 2017This informational bulletin contains information regarding creaking and squeaking noises from the front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough roads.
- 10118423Feb 7, 2017This informational bulletin contains information regarding creaking and squeaking noises from the front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough roads.
- 10212703May 29, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10226529May 28, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10210679May 28, 2014This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are…
- 10122465May 28, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 2 | 22% |
| 2020 | 2 | 13% |
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 11 | 22% |
| 2009 | 15 | 32% |
| 2008 | 13 | 30% |
| 2007 | 16 | 31% |
| 2006 | 37 | 30% |
| 2004 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Audi A3
56 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi A3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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