2009 Audi A3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Audi A3, 2% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,800 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.
“Driving into a small lot to park. Foot on brake and moving at at low speed came to stop and auto suddenly started to speed and sounded like the car was in neutral. Auto jumped a small curb and went into some bushes. In past when driving auto shifted to sport gear without warning and slowed down. Dealer checked and could not find a problem similar recall with 2009 A3 but not my VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10619508, filed 2014-08, 41,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11009941Oct 31, 2024This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11005865Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11002981Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002912Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235May 23, 2024This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002135May 23, 2024This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Audi A3
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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