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Audi A3 III problems (2012–2020)

We have documented 5 engines and 2 gearboxes for the Audi A3 III; the DSG7 DQ200 gearbox, the 2.0 TSI / TFSI, the 1.6 TDI, the DSG6 DQ250 gearbox and the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI have high or critical severity faults. The safest option is the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI in its 1.0 TSI EA211 (CHZ, DKL, DKR; 2014 onwards) version, with a «Buy» verdict.[1][2][3]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine, the A3 III has no Takata recall. What is documented are three safety notices limited to production batches (rear hub carrier from August 2017, head restraints from 2018-2019 and front seat belt retractors) and, according to owners and workshops, vague electrical faults in the central locking and the electric windows, ABS/ESP warning lights caused by sensors, and one serious case of a locked steering module.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Audi A3 III (2012–2020)
Photo: Thesupermat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468106.4out of 10

Audi A3 III rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 29 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine6.6From 4.8 to 7.7 depending on the engine
  • Gearbox6.8Manual: no faults · DSG7 DQ200: 4.1 · DSG6 DQ250: 6.4
  • Suspension8.31 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Brakes8.11 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering8.91 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Electrical system8.61 fault
  • Headlights and lights8.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.1Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.2 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety6.82 faults

Ranked 23 of 93 among the compact cars with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Audi A3 III

  1. 1High severity: Mechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housingDSG7 DQ200 gearbox · repair €600–€2,200
  2. 2High severity: High oil consumption2.0 TSI / TFSI engine · repair €1,500–€4,000
  3. 3Medium severity: Carbon build-up on the intake valves2.0 TSI / TFSI engine
  4. 4High severity: Timing belt and water pump1.6 TDI engine · repair €400–€1,500
  5. 5High severity: Mechatronic unit failure: solenoid valves and temperature sensorDSG6 DQ250 gearbox · repair €850–€3,100

Documented engines, from highest to lowest risk

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

See what to check before buying

Outside the engine

5 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: RAPEX alert 35/2022 (A12/01247/22): front seat belt retractors (Audi code 68I2). See the campaigns for the Audi A3 III

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DSG7 DQ200 gearbox

Volkswagen Group DSG7 DQ200 (0AM/0CW)

In the A3 III
2012–2020[10][11][12]
Names
1.2 TFSI S tronic · 1.4 TFSI S tronic · 1.6 TDI S tronic
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
59
High risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • DSG7 DQ200 0AM (2008-2013)2008–2013 · 0AM

    With caution

    This is the generation with the most documented mechatronic and clutch problems, and the one that accounts for the service actions acknowledged by the manufacturer; it is only advisable if you verify the service history, if the 2013 oil campaign has already been carried out and if there are no fault codes stored in the gearbox control unit.[10][13][14][15]

  • DSG7 DQ200 0CW (since 2013)since 2013 · 0CW

    With caution

    It improves on the reliability of the 0AM, but does not eliminate its design weak points: it is still the same dry-clutch and mechatronic family, so you should carry out the same checks (history, stored fault codes, test drive) before buying.[10][16][17]

Faults that affect the A3 III

  1. High severityFrequency: Very frequentElectronicsMechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housingYes: the mechatronic unit is the DQ200's most cited weak point. Its pressure accumulator and hydraulic pump can fail because of a housing design defect, with fault warnings, limp mode or loss of drive; Volkswagen has acknowledged the problem with service actions and software updates.Repair (garage): €600–€2,200
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonClutchPremature dry clutch wear and judder when drivingYes: the DQ200's dry clutch wears out sooner than a wet one, especially in stop-start urban traffic. It warns of its condition with judder or jerking when pulling away, slipping when accelerating and, in advanced cases, a burning smell; specialists put its service life at between 120,000 and 180,000 km depending on use.Repair (garage): €500–€1,100Appears at around 120,000 km
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionReverse and 6th gear selector fork bearing failureYes, mainly on 0AM units: the bearing that guides the reverse and 6th gear selector fork can wear and leave the fork unsupported, so that the car stops engaging those gears or loses reverse, with fault warnings in the instrument cluster.

A3 III DSG7 DQ200 gearbox pageAll versions and faults of the DSG7 DQ200

2.0 TSI / TFSI

Volkswagen / Audi 2.0 TSI and TFSI (familia EA888) · Petrol

In the A3 III
2012–2020[18][19]
Names
2.0 TFSI · S3 · 40 TFSI
Faults that affect it
4 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
52
High risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

Faults that affect the A3 III

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 2.0 TSI / TFSI has 5 documented faults in total.

  1. High severityFrequency: CommonLubricationHigh oil consumptionIt is the most repeated complaint on first-batch EA888s (2008-2012) and still appears, to a lesser extent, in later generations. The engine needs topping up between services with no visible leak or obvious smoke at first.Repair (garage): €1,500–€4,000
  2. Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentIntakeCarbon build-up on the intake valvesBecause the fuel is injected directly into the cylinder, no petrol washes over the intake valves, so oil residue and soot build up and, over the years, restrict airflow and affect engine response.
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingThermostat housing leak and water pump failureSince Volkswagen integrated the water pump impeller into the thermostat housing, this plastic part leaks coolant over time; on the oldest units, with a separate belt-driven pump, failures of the pump itself are also documented.
  4. Low severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationPCV valve (crankcase ventilation) failureThe PCV valve returns to the intake manifold the oil and combustion vapours that build up in the crankcase. If it sticks closed or open, it causes a rough idle, misfires or oil leaks from the seals.Repair (garage): €60–€250

A3 III 2.0 TSI / TFSI pageAll versions and faults of the 2.0 TSI / TFSI

1.6 TDI

Volkswagen 1.6 TDI (EA189 and EA288) · Diesel

In the A3 III
2012–2020[19][24]
Name
30 TDI
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
38
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.6 TDI EA288 (from 2012)since 2012 · 80–120 hp · DGTC, CLHB, CXXA, DDYB, CLHA, CXXB, DBKA, CRKB, DDYA, DGTE, DCXA, DCZA

    Buy

    The sources we consulted on dieselgate focus on the EA189 engines; we have found no indication that the EA288 is singled out in the same way. The main thing to watch is that the timing belt and the water pump have been changed on time.[25][26]

Faults that affect the A3 III

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.6 TDI has 5 documented faults in total.

  1. High severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingTiming belt and water pumpThe 1.6 TDI drives its timing with a toothed belt. It is common for the water pump to be changed together with the kit: if the pump seizes first, it can drag the belt with it, with a risk of breakage and serious cylinder head damage.Repair (garage): €400–€1,500
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlEGR valve clogged with carbon depositsThe EGR valve accumulates carbon deposits, especially on short urban trips, until it seizes and no longer seals or opens precisely. The engine loses power and jerks; cleaning the valve costs considerably less than replacing it.Repair (garage): €100–€1,000
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlClogged particulate filter (DPF)In urban use and on short trips, the particulate filter does not complete regeneration and becomes saturated with soot. The DPF warning light comes on and, if ignored, the car may enter limp mode with a loss of power.Repair (garage): €200–€3,000

A3 III 1.6 TDI pageAll versions and faults of the 1.6 TDI

DSG6 DQ250 gearbox

Volkswagen Group DSG6 DQ250 (02E)

In the A3 III
2012–2020[12][19]
Names
1.8/2.0 TFSI S tronic · 2.0 TDI S tronic
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
36
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • DSG6 DQ250 (02E, 2003-2023)2003–2023 · 02E

    With caution

    It is a gearbox with a good general reputation for reliability, but it is worth checking the service history (in particular, whether the gearbox oil change has been carried out), making sure there are no fault codes stored in the mechatronic unit and taking a test drive from cold and when warm before buying.[12][16][27]

Faults that affect the A3 III

  1. High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsMechatronic unit failure: solenoid valves and temperature sensorYes, although less than on the dry-clutch DQ200: the DQ250 mechatronic unit can fail because of defective solenoid valves or an incorrect reading of the clutch temperature, with limp mode, harsh shifts or fault warnings on the dashboard. Volkswagen recalled vehicles in the US and Australia in 2009 for this reason.Repair (garage): €850–€3,100
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonClutchWet clutch pack wear: slipping and vibrationsYes: although the oil bath makes it last longer than the dry clutch of the DQ200, the DQ250's wet clutch pack also wears with use, especially on cars driven hard. It warns you with vibrations or jerks when pulling away and in traffic jams, and with slipping when accelerating hard.Repair (garage): €450–€850
  3. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionDual-mass flywheel wear on the engines paired with the DQ250It is common wear on the turbo engines paired with the DQ250 (Golf GTI/R, Cupra, RS, S3, TT), not a defect exclusive to the gearbox: the dual-mass flywheel damps engine vibrations and, over the years, its springs and bearings wear, with a metallic noise at idle and vibrations as the first warnings.Repair (garage): €700–€1,300

A3 III DSG6 DQ250 gearbox pageAll versions and faults of the DSG6 DQ250

1.2 and 1.4 TSI

Volkswagen 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI (EA111 and EA211) · Petrol

In the A3 III
2013–2018[19]
Names
1.2 TFSI 105 · 1.4 TFSI 125 · 1.4 TFSI 150 COD
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
32
Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

Faults that affect the A3 III

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2 and 1.4 TSI has 5 documented faults in total.

  1. Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingWater pump and thermostat housing leak (EA211)On the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI EA211 the water pump is integrated into the plastic thermostat housing; over the years it can crack or lose its seal and the engine slowly loses coolant. Caught in time, it does not damage the engine.Appears at around 80,000 km
  2. Critical severityFrequency: RareTimingCamshaft adjuster and belt failure (EA211, 2013-2015)On some 1.2 TSI EA211 engines built mainly in 2014, the camshaft adjuster bolts came loose, jammed the wheel and snapped the belt, causing serious engine failure. Volkswagen recalled units from late 2013 to 2015 (action 15H2).
  3. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboTurbo wastegate actuator failureThe electric actuator that regulates turbo pressure (wastegate) can seize or fail on the 1.2 TSI and the EA211 engines: the car lights up the EPC warning light and goes into limp mode. Sometimes the actuator alone is enough; if the valve is damaged, the turbo is replaced.

A3 III 1.2 and 1.4 TSI pageAll versions and faults of the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI

1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI

Safest option

Volkswagen 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI (EA211 / EA211 evo) · Petrol

In the A3 III
2016–2020[19][30][31]
Names
30 TFSI · 35 TFSI
Faults that affect it
5
Risk index on this car
23
Low risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 1.0 TSI EA211 (CHZ, DKL, DKR; 2014 onwards)since 2014 · 82–115 hp · CHZA, CHZB, CHZC, CHZD, CHZE, CHZJ, CHZK, DKLA, DKLB, DKLC, DKLD, DKRA, DKRB, DKRC, DKRD, DKRE, DKRF

    Buy

    It has no documented systematic serious faults, and distances of 200,000 km without problems are cited. On 2018–2020 units, you only need to check that the injector recall was carried out.[1][2][3]

  • 1.5 TSI evo 130/150 hp (DACA, DADA, DPBA; 2017–2019)2017–2019 · 130–150 hp · DACA, DACB, DADA, DPBA, DPBE

    With caution

    The first units suffered cold jerking at low speed: buy one only if the software update is on record and after test-driving it from cold. The manual 150 hp cars built in May–June 2019 were also subject to a recall.[1][32][33]

Faults that affect the A3 III

  1. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCoolingCoolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat moduleOn the EA211 the water pump and thermostat housing form a plastic module that, over the years, can crack or lose its seal and cause a slow loss of coolant. Keep an eye on the level: if it is ignored, it can end in overheating.
  2. Low severityFrequency: Very frequentElectronicsCold jerking at low speed ("kangaroo effect") on the 1.5 TSI evoThe 2017–2019 1.5 TSI evo can jerk and judder when pulling away and driving slowly with a cold engine, especially with a manual gearbox. It is a calibration fault, not a mechanical one: Volkswagen dealt with it through engine software updates between 2019 and 2020.
  3. Medium severityFrequency: RareElectronicsLack of torque on starting in the manual 150 hp 1.5 TSI (2019 recall)In 2019 Volkswagen, Seat and Škoda recalled 150 hp 1.5 TSI cars with a manual gearbox built in May and June 2019: when starting with a high electrical load, below 800 rpm, the engine could run out of torque to accelerate. It is fixed with a software update.
  4. Low severityFrequency: OccasionalIntakeCarbon build-up on the intake valvesLike any direct-injection engine, the 1.0 and 1.5 TSI can accumulate carbon on the intake valves and ports, especially with urban use. It is usually noticed between 80,000 and 120,000 km as a loss of power, rough running and higher consumption.Appears at around 80,000 km
  5. Low severityFrequency: RareInjectionLeaking injectors on the 1.0 TSI (2020 recall)In 2020 Volkswagen, Seat and Škoda recalled around 9,200 cars with three-cylinder TSI engines from the 2018–2020 model years: their injectors could drip petrol into the chamber after the engine was switched off and exceed emission limits. The injectors are replaced.

A3 III 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI pageAll versions and faults of the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI

2.0 TDI

Volkswagen 2.0 TDI (EA189, EA288 and EA288 evo) · Diesel

In the A3 III
2012–2020[19][24][34][35]
Names
2.0 TDI 150 · 2.0 TDI 184 · 35 TDI · 40 TDI
Faults that affect it
2
Risk index on this car
23
Low risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 2.0 TDI EA288 (from 2012)since 2012 · 110–240 hp · CRBC, CUNA, CUPA, CRLB, CRMB, DFEA, DFEB, DFFA, DFGA, DDAA, DFCA, CUAA

    Buy

    Caradisiac picks it as the best diesel in the third-generation Audi A3. Its most cited fault is coolant loss from water pump leaks, easy to keep an eye on before buying.[35]

Faults that affect the A3 III

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 2.0 TDI has 8 documented faults in total.

  1. Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingCoolant loss from the water pump or the coolersMany 2.0 TDI engines lose coolant. On the 150 hp EA288 the water pump is usually the culprit and, more rarely, the cylinder head; on the 140 hp EA189 the typical causes are the oil cooler or the EGR cooler.
  2. Low severityFrequency: RareTurboHissing when accelerating from damaged hoses or intercooler on the Transporter T6 2.0 TDIOn the Transporter T6 2.0 TDI (2015-2019) a hissing sound can be heard when accelerating, caused by loose or damaged hoses or a crack in the intercooler. Often there is no loss of power and no warning light; oil stains reveal the crack.

A3 III 2.0 TDI pageAll versions and faults of the 2.0 TDI

Faults of the Audi A3 III outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

What the MOT inspection finds on the Audi A3 III

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 2,491 inspections of 1,050 cars registered between 2013 and 2019, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 2.4% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.3%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 3.3% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.7%.

    Average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.3%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 10% of inspections; in cars of its age, 14.3%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.3% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.2%.

    Average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 0.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.5%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.7%.

    Average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 2.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.9%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 17.2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 16.2%.

    Average

The inspection measures wear and the defects visible at a periodic check, not engine or electronics failures. Source: RDW Open Data (public domain). How we calculate it · opendata.rdw.nl

Checklist for buying a used Audi A3 III

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the DSG7 DQ200 gearbox (2012–2020)

Mechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housing

High severity

Premature dry clutch wear and judder when driving

Medium severity

Reverse and 6th gear selector fork bearing failure

Medium severity

If it has the 2.0 TSI / TFSI (2012–2020)

High oil consumption

High severity

Carbon build-up on the intake valves

Medium severity

Thermostat housing leak and water pump failure

Medium severity

PCV valve (crankcase ventilation) failure

Low severity

If it has the 1.6 TDI (2012–2020)

Timing belt and water pump

High severity

EGR valve clogged with carbon deposits

Medium severity

Clogged particulate filter (DPF)

Medium severity

If it has the DSG6 DQ250 gearbox (2012–2020)

Mechatronic unit failure: solenoid valves and temperature sensor

High severity

Wet clutch pack wear: slipping and vibrations

Medium severity

Dual-mass flywheel wear on the engines paired with the DQ250

Medium severity

If it has the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI (2013–2018)

Water pump and thermostat housing leak (EA211)

Medium severity

Camshaft adjuster and belt failure (EA211, 2013-2015)

Critical severity

Turbo wastegate actuator failure

Medium severity

If it has the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI (2016–2020)

Coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat module

Medium severity

Cold jerking at low speed ("kangaroo effect") on the 1.5 TSI evo

Low severity

Lack of torque on starting in the manual 150 hp 1.5 TSI (2019 recall)

Medium severity

Carbon build-up on the intake valves

Low severity

Leaking injectors on the 1.0 TSI (2020 recall)

Low severity

If it has the 2.0 TDI (2012–2020)

Coolant loss from the water pump or the coolers

Medium severity

Hissing when accelerating from damaged hoses or intercooler on the Transporter T6 2.0 TDI

Low severity

Wear parts for the Audi A3 III

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Audi A3 III reliable?

We have documented 5 engines and 2 gearboxes for the Audi A3 III; the DSG7 DQ200 gearbox, the 2.0 TSI / TFSI, the 1.6 TDI, the DSG6 DQ250 gearbox and the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI have high or critical severity faults. The safest option is the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI in its 1.0 TSI EA211 (CHZ, DKL, DKR; 2014 onwards) version, with a «Buy» verdict. Outside the engine, the A3 III has no Takata recall. What is documented are three safety notices limited to production batches (rear hub carrier from August 2017, head restraints from 2018-2019 and front seat belt retractors) and, according to owners and workshops, vague electrical faults in the central locking and the electric windows, ABS/ESP warning lights caused by sensors, and one serious case of a locked steering module.

Which Audi A3 III engine is the most reliable?

Among the 5 engines and 2 gearboxes we have documented, the safest option is the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI in its 1.0 TSI EA211 (CHZ, DKL, DKR; 2014 onwards) version, with a «Buy» verdict. It has no documented systematic serious faults, and distances of 200,000 km without problems are cited. On 2018–2020 units, you only need to check that the injector recall was carried out.[1][2][3]

What problems does the Audi A3 III have apart from the engine?

Outside the engine, the A3 III has no Takata recall. What is documented are three safety notices limited to production batches (rear hub carrier from August 2017, head restraints from 2018-2019 and front seat belt retractors) and, according to owners and workshops, vague electrical faults in the central locking and the electric windows, ABS/ESP warning lights caused by sensors, and one serious case of a locked steering module. The most important documented faults are: faulty head restraint mounting (recalls of 2018 and 2019) (airbags and safety, high severity), front seat belt retractors that may not fully restrain (2018-2022) (airbags and safety, high severity), isolated failure of the electromechanical power steering module (steering, critical severity) and rear hub carrier with insufficient fatigue strength (August 2017 units) (suspension, critical severity).[4][5][6][7][8][9]

What faults does the Audi A3 III have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: mechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housing (DSG7 DQ200, high severity), high oil consumption (2.0 TSI / TFSI, high severity), carbon build-up on the intake valves (2.0 TSI / TFSI, medium severity), timing belt and water pump (1.6 TDI, high severity) and mechatronic unit failure: solenoid valves and temperature sensor (DSG6 DQ250, high severity).

What is the best year to buy a Audi A3 III?

According to our rating by year, the best is 2017 (6.9/10); the worst rated is 2012 (6.4/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Audi A3 III have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 5 campaigns for the Audi A3 III, such as RAPEX alert 35/2022 (A12/01247/22): front seat belt retractors (Audi code 68I2) (2022). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[9]

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

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