2009 Audi A3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Audi A3, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Audi / vw had a class action lawsuit on this cars timing chain and timing chain tensioner. The extended warranty has expired. Mine broke at 95000 miles. So I'm sure there are other Audi owners that don't even know this happened. This is costing me over 1000$. And should of been a full recall, not this other bs. It is leaving us high and dry. I hope you can do something about this. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11245552, filed 2019-08, 95,000 miles“Purchased car in 2010 with around 10,000 miles on it. A few months after purchasing, check engine light would illuminate, vehicle would have a noticeable decrease in power and not accelerate over about 40mph. Sometimes after shutting car off and restarting problem would go away, other times it would not. Vehicle taken to Audi dealership car purchased from for repair and initially reported as sensor problem and repaired. Couple weeks after repair car would have same problem, so taken back to dealership and again repaired sensor(s). …”
NHTSA complaint #11322035, filed 2020-04, 10,000 miles“While driving, all power to the engine just suddenly turns off without warning. It has happened a few times while on the freeway and almost caused an accident, as a couple semis kept me from pulling off the road before losing significant speed that cause merging to be very difficult. Upon trying to restart, one time the car restarted fine while another it took numerous tries with a esp fault error resulting, then it suddenly worked fine again, until it happened another time.”
NHTSA complaint #10816187, filed 2015-12, 160,000 miles“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 it home 2 days after I bought it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11456529, filed 2022-03“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 and started to accelerate Would not stop Crashed into car in front Gear stayed frrozen in neutral for a few mimutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11482996, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 11016532Mar 12, 2025This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11012476Dec 5, 2024This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
- 11009928Oct 8, 2024This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 10190274Apr 1, 2021This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
- 10169127Dec 3, 2019The communication contains the details of the water pump extended warranty.
- 10158489Feb 4, 2019This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for…
- 10157267Feb 4, 2019This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for…
- 10155743Feb 4, 2019This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for…
- 10153151Nov 13, 2018This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for…
- 10150762Aug 28, 2018This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 12% |
| 2017 | 9 | 20% |
| 2016 | 9 | 11% |
| 2015 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 4 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Audi A3
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 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