2010 Audi A3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,626miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Audi A3, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,626 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.
“Going 55 mile an hour, rear turbo seal goes out, sucks engine oil out of crankcase. I coast to a stop. Load on a trailer. Haul to a Audi dealer. Still under warranty they replace engine. Now they say transmission is not repairable. Now I have to pay for new transmission. Drive train was still under warranty. Never buy another Audi again. Audi has had the car for 2 months still don't have the car back.”
NHTSA complaint #10609735, filed 2014-07, 48,500 miles“While driving on local roads, engine lost power and stopped running suddenly. I was able to restart the car after a minute or so and continued my trip to work. Car is an automatic and the engine just quit like a manual left in gear at a stop sign...a shudder then nothing. Not sure if relevant, but I could only restart the car after completely turning it off and removing the key.”
NHTSA complaint #10456903, filed 2012-04, 30,150 miles“This complaint relates to a tdi version of the Audi A3. While driving my kids to school, the car stopped dead and would not restart. On inspection by an Audi dealer it was determined that the high pressure fuel pump had failed. The pump failure caused metal particles from the pump itself to circulate in the fuel system doing catastrophic damage to the fuel system and power train. As of this date, the car has been in the shop for repair longer than two weeks with no estimated date of completion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480997, filed 2012-10, 38,753 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to jerk violently. The contact shut the engine off, but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. Then the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10748774, filed 2015-08, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 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.
- 11009327Sep 24, 2024This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 10190274Apr 1, 2021This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
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 2010 Audi A3
19 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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