2009 Audi A3 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Audi A3, 9% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. While driving 35 MPH, the ABS and ESC indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10985106, filed 2017-05, 70,000 miles“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. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11497222, filed 2022-12, 67,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) and 16v079000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10960277, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 16V913000Dec 20, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos…Covers: Audi A3 2009, Volkswagen Jetta 2009–2010, EOS 2009 +4 more
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Audi A3
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Audi A3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology