Audi A3 2013

Model A3 made in 2013 by Audi got 17 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and g (pws).

Model 2013

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
TSB-94-12-8809/25/201210047183Audi: cracks forming in lens due to amount of tension and improper installation which causes condensation to be seen. also, turn signal indicator is inoperative. model 2008-2013 a3, a4, a5, cabriolet. *pe11/09/2012
G (PWS)
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
TSB-94-12-9010/08/201210047799Audi: cracks has formed in lens, causing condensation behind the lens, making inoperative the signal indicator, without damage from outside influence. models 2009-2013 a3, a4; 2008-2013 a5; 2010-2013 cabriolet. *pe12/07/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE
02/25/201323001
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes. *tr
02/25/20132300
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes.
10/09/20121420
 After driving on the highway for about 18 miles, took an exit and stopped at a traffic light. when the light changed to green i entered the intersection and the engine stalled without any indication of a problem. i was able to start the engine right away.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
02/25/201323001
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes. *tr
02/25/20132300
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
02/25/201323001
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes. *tr
POWER TRAIN
02/25/201323001
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes. *tr
02/25/20132300
 While driving in seattle's notorious stop and go traffic, my a3 tdi, has stalled. it acts as if i have dropped the clutch, which is impossible being an automatic!!. this has happened to me on two occasions. there is less than 5k miles on my new car. both time it has gone immediately into university audi. first time, no answers. still waiting on diagnostics from today's episodes.