2011 Audi A3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Audi A3, 14% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,050 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.
“Coolant pump- Audi action code-19l2- the coolant pump may develop a small leak over time. My Audi suffered a coolant leak and had to fix for $1100 in diagnosis/repairs. I repaired it on my own and later I learned that there was a recall from Audi. I need to get my reimbursement for the money I put up to fix coolant leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10954795, filed 2017-02, 75,000 miles“I was at the tail end of a 400 mile trip-all freeway driving. After exiting the freeway, the car was slowly losing power. The glow plug light came on. Car stalled after 1/2 mile. I tried to restart it. It would not start. The glow plug and check engine light were on. Towed to dealership to find the high pressure fuel pump send metal into my fuel system and engine. I have just over 50,000 miles on the car. The repair is covered due to the faulty part. Audi should have to take the car back because they knew about this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807891, filed 2015-12, 50,100 miles“I was driving along the ny state thruway in albany at 65-70 miles an hour. I realized I was unable to accelerate and saw that the glow plug light was flashing. I slowed down and tried to move over to the right, but as I slowed, the car stalled and I was in the middle lane. I was in the middle lane with cars passing me on either side and I was unable to restart my car. It was so scary. I couldn't get out, I was alone. I didn't know what to do, I felt my life was in danger, unable to get out of my car. I got myself together enough to call aaa. They called the police to help me with traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630242, filed 2014-09, 61,000 miles“The vehicle started loosing power and stalling. The engine light came up. I took the car the dealer. They diagnosed the problem as a high-pressure fuel pump that has disintegrated and damaged the entire fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10641900, filed 2014-10, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Audi A3 tdi. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was immediately able to be restarted and was then taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose a problem with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10471151, filed 2012-08, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 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.
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 2011 Audi A3
20 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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