Audi A3 2015 Manual Mode Auto Shifts When High Recs

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Well, our A3 has been sitting at the dealer for 25 days now. The service guys think it's a transmission control module error, that has led it to try to shift into 2 gears at once. Something about the adaptive transmission. Been waiting for a part for days, and days, and days. Days turn into weeks, weeks into. The Audi A3 is a compact executive car produced by Audi, the German car manufacturer. The car has been in production for 18 years now since 1996. The first two generations were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform which is also shared by other Audi models like Audi TT and Volkswagen models like Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Caddy among. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Transmission Problems. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. My Audi A3 with dsg has been experiencing shifting problems from 1-2 and 2-3. On the 29th, while accelerating from a light in heavy traffic, the transmission shifted very roughly and the engine seemed to have lost power.

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31000 miIntermittent vehicle electronics malfunction. Shift to P before leaving car. Contact Service. Root caused to defective sensor when transmission was shifted into park. Dealer kept car for two days to replace parking sensor cable. Given courtesy rental A3 for the two days it was in the shop.
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5000 miReplaced left front axle, flange, hub, and bearings. Vibration went away. Came back roughly 1000 miles later.

2011 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

34200 mimechtronics unit replaced faulty mechatronics unit replaced by Audi at no cost, the vehicle was 6 weeks out of warranty but Audi acknowledged the the fault and picked up the tab
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US $80
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13020 miS-Tronic Transmission failed. A new mechatronic unit had to be imported from Germany and installed. I traded the car as-is and will never buy another car with auto transmission again.

2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

43180 mi
$150
DSG Issues with changing from D to R or from N to D or R. Replaced mechatronic unit - didn't help (good thing it was a borrowed unit). Now bought a clutchpack and waiting for install. hope that resolves it.

2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

4712 miNoise at the Haldex system. They fix a new one.
14000 miOnce warm, the DSG (dual-clutch) transmission bangs into gear when coming to a stop or beginning to move, causing uncontrollable lurches. Research shows previous year models had recalls regarding this. Dealer refused to acknowledge problem.

2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

26000 miThe previous failure, described above, confused the auto gearbox software necessitating a computer re-set.

2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

2010 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

83000 mi
£1458
Warning light said clutch overheating stop car. Garage diagnosed it as mechatronics unit failure. The cost of the part alone is over £1000. The part took about 3 weeks to arrive from Germany. Audi would give no assistance whatsoever despite this being a common problem. I asked for the old part and was given it but they had to check it was the right one as they had done a few of these units recently. Didn't expect a brand like Audi to fail so spectacularly at this mileage. Will not be buying another and will be looking to get rid of this before I get another expensive bill.

2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

52000 mi
US $85
'Software glitch' dealer ran a SW flash and said throttle body also was not sealed. Dealer had serviced the throttle body in August - I strongly suspect shoddy dealer work led to this issue and 'SW Glitch' was covering their butts.
22000 miClutch 'exploded' at 21k miles due to throwout bearing failure. Flywheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, clutch disc, clutch material all had to be replaced. Dealer refused to warranty but Audi of America did cover repairs
79600 mi
US $400
Replaced both front axles due to bad inner CV joints

2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

37000 mi
US $180
They replaced much of the wiring loom and the battery

2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

80500 mi
US $500
replaced axel shaft
89700 mi
US $1500
Torn axel boots on both sides. Both axel shafts replaced
72450 miReplaced failing mechatronics unit (DSG transmission controller) under 10yr/100k extended warranty.

2009 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 125hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

30380 mi
$800
Transmission locked up on a hill, car wouldn't move either forward or reverse, though the gear selector was not locked in any position.

2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

42780 miComplained of creaking noise from clutch (for third time). Had to demonstrate for them to acknowledge. Was told that the problem was with the clutch. Reported immediately after buying CPO car, but they did not agree to cover under warranty
53000 mi
C $600
Leaking drive shafts needed to be replaced.
55800 miClutch had to be replaced due to noise from throw-out bearing.
86000 mi
US $85
Strange noise when engaging clutch. Replaced clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out bearing, hydraulic fluid.

2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

46000 mi
US $190
DSG mechatronic campaign. 90 percent prophylactic. I had only experienced a few episodes of un-smooth clutching at low speeds, but figured a free upgrade was not to be left lying in the road.
20000 mi
US $112
DSG Mechatronics unit bad, car undrivable
20200 miBad Mechatronics unit.
30300 mi
US $275
Left out CV boot replaced
23000 miRecall for malfunctioning mechatronic unit in DSG transmission that caused poor drivability. Had noticed problem for some time prior to the recall.
45000 miJerking and slipping in the transmission, found recall for the mechatronic. They could not do the mechatronic at the time until they did some kind of diagnostic. Replaced mechatronic.
57000 mi
US $110
Replaced right axle and cv joints
41540 mi
C $550
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Audi A3 2015 Manual Mode Auto Shifts When High Recs And Squares

98000 mi
US $415
Noticed outer CV boot was torn. Mechanic attempted to replace the boot but suggested replacing the whole CV joint.
64480 miTransmission computer replaced. Covered by manufacturer because of a warranty extension provided for S tronic transmission.

Audi A3 2015 Manual Mode Auto Shifts When High Recs And Parks

91000 mi
US $1100
Outer CV boots were split

2008 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

35700 mi
US $1500
Rear Differential blew and was replaced

2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

54865 mi
US $700
The CV Joint was cracked it was found by tech during and inspection
72000 mi
US $85
The CV boot was torn. Replaced under warranty.
97400 mi
US $765
CV boot cracked, 265 Right axle cracked, possibly missed in December, 500
101000 mi
US $2300
Fly wheel failure
46600 mi
US $350
tear in CV boot
Mode
149000 mi
US $600
Leaking clutch slave cylinder. Went ahead and replaced all clutch components.
66340 miAxle diff oil leaking on LHS rear inner CV boot or diff seal.

2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

73300 mi
US $900
Engine mount bolts were left loose following timing belt change, engine dropped causing damage to several parts. Replaced cracked CV boots and a vacuum line while it was at the shop.
44200 miTorn CV boot detected during routine maintenance; parts ordered - to be replaced this week. Installed new CV boot.
137740 miReplaced torn CV boot
88660 miS-Tronic gearbox smoothness on take-off in 1st gear or reverse deteriorated over time. Car would jerk/hesitate/jerk when taking off for the first time (forward or reverse). Mechanical adjustments were made and the problem is resolved.
100000 mi
US $725
Replace split front outer CV boots.

2007 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

70700 mi
US $1900
Flywheel (DMF) developed loud rattle. Car had bad vibration. Flywheel was found to be out of tolerance and was replaced. Elected to do DSG service early while the car was in the shop.
69000 miABS light came up. Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement. Repair covered under Audi S Tronic Ext 10/100,000 Recall.
83000 mi
US $970
CV boots replaced in front.
59000 mi
US $1728
2 front boots replaced
67000 mi
US $475
CV inner boots
55000 mi
US $1000
Cracked CV joint on front driver side
42000 miDriver side CV Boot replaced

2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

33000 mi
US $380
replaced right front outer cv boot
31000 miManual Transmission: Car hard to get into first gear and sometimes popped out of gear.
30000 miCar sold with transmission problem reported earlier.
38000 miCV boot is damaged. SA stated could be replaced under warranty. Parts not available.
38000 miTorn CV boot cover. Wear was caused by improper clamp installation at manufacture.
45000 miCheck engine light came on. Valve related to Supercharger system had failed. It was ordered and replaced a week later. Car was safe to drive but ran harder and supercharge did not work at optimum performance.
70000 mi
US $200
Replaced CV boot
90300 mi
US $1183
Outer CV boots L & R replaced. Discovered at scheduled maint. No repair/damage to drivetrain/transaxle .
58000 mi
US $100
Driver CV boot.
117000 mi
US $250
Both CV boots torn, replaced and repacked CV joint. Very normal repair given miles.
118420 mi
C $200
Replaced driver's side CV axle.
134540 mi
C $240
Passenger side wheel bearing failure.
49000 miBrought vehicle in for routine maintenance and one final look prior to warranty expiration. Mech discovered torn LH CV boot and cracked RH CV boot. Boots replaced under warranty.
56000 mi
US $650
Two rear CV joint boots replaced
102300 mi
US $1100
CV boot and half-shaft
61300 mi
US $500
Torn driver's side CV boot; replaced axle assembly
67000 miDriver's side half-shaft replaced earlier this year; CV boot failed again, replaced under warranty at no charge
76000 mi
US $1400
Outer CV boots torn. Grease was getting all over the axle and suspension parts. Boots were replace.
103800 mi
US $4900
Transmission failed, required replacement.
139000 mi
US $1200
Both front CV boots torn.

2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

55000 mi
US $350
CV joint rubber boot torn down- driver's side. To be replaced soon. Replace CV joint if necessary.
64500 mi
US $180
Reattach cv boot clamp.
50220 mi
C $250
Torn CV Boot on drivers side. Caught in time; no damage to CV joint. Removed, cleaned, inspected, regreased, and reinstalled with new boot.
63100 mi
US $832
While looking for noise from front wheels, shop found left front axle had a torn boot and was making noise. Replaced front left axle.
74300 mi
US $350
Mechanic found front right CV shaft has excessive slop and leaking boot. Replaced.
36000 miFront rubber axle boot clamp had broken and was leaking grease.
68000 mi
US $625
Also replaced passenger side CV Boot.
50000 mi
US $400
Driver's front cv axle went bad. Horrible clunking sound, could not drive car.
55000 mi
US $275
CV boot
62000 mi
US $1800
cv boot
85000 mi
US $230
Torn CV boot was replaced.
211300 mi
US $985
Passenger side CV Boot compromised
59000 mi
US $600
Right CV boot torn.
61000 mi
US $1200
CV boot replacement
70200 mi
US $1500
CV boot torn and replaced $450.
52300 mi
US $880
front driver side CV boot and axle were replaced
61000 mi
US $900
Right Front CV Joint torn, replaced with a new axle. Left front axle broke, car towed as a result of bad CV joint, mechanic's fault, covered by warranty.
64000 miLeft CV boot torn again. Replaced entire left front axle.
3000 miDSG transmission: problem was lurching / clunking on the shift Identified problem: Mechatronic Replaced, and no problem since It did take 4 weeks though
78400 miMechatronic replaced.
63000 mi
US $598
replaced two front axle assemblies (including cv boots) and labor for repair...
59100 mi
US $300
Torn CV boot.
93900 mi
US $900
Had to replace pass rear axle due to bearing failure
91200 mi
US $3000
replaced ECU
66000 mi
US $60
Outer CV joint boot ripped. Replaced the boot.
80800 mi
US $200
CV boot torn and leaking. Passenger side front.
57000 mi
US $600
Discovered a torn, rubber outer boot on driver-side front wheel. Noticed no other problem. Took it to dealer to replace.

2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

116000 mi
£150
heavy vibration at 1500 rpm and above. Cause was wear in the Dual Mass Flywheel New clutch and flywheel fitted

2006 Audi A3 4dr Hatch

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

115000 mi
US $50
Right and left inner CV joint boots. Worn and cracked at 8 years and 115,000 miles.
149000 mi
US $87
Right front triple roller joint failing; replaced axle.
60200 mi
US $70
Inner left (drivers) CV boot torn. Little grease lost, axle still in good condition. Remove axle, clean grease, add new grease and replace CV boot. Install new axle bolt.
69000 mi
US $40
CV boot torn.
99000 mi
US $40
Right front inner CV boot torn. Minimal grease leaked out. Original to car. Replaced with OEM CV boot kit (boot, clamps, grease, circlip), and axle bolt (single use stretch bolt).
65500 mi
US $750
Another dealer has stated that the front, outer CV boots have torn on the small retaining ring, letting grease escape from the CV joint.
68000 mi
US $30
Outer CV Boot clamp had come off, slinging grease into suspension components and inner wheel. CV boot was replaced earlier in the year, and possibly clamp wasn't tightened at appropriate location.
70000 mi
US $400
Passenger's side inner CV boot has torn. Independent mechanic replaced the boot and repacked CV joint with grease
75000 mi
US $437
Passenger side CV Joint Leaking again. Independent mechanic inspected joint and suggested to replace whole axle vs. replace+ regrease axle
22200 miESP light turns on and car reverts to FWD from AWD mode. Light goes away after restart so dealer couldn't replicate it even if taken overnight. One day, light went on and I drove to dealer with the light. Installed repair kit for AWD pump.
40200 mi
US $250
Car reverted to FWD. Mechanic indicated AWD pump in need of replacement. Change of pump did not resolve it, indicating control module being issue. Handed over spare control module and pump works fine.
101500 mi
US $824
Front outer constant velocity boots torn
132130 mi
US $1617
Vibration under high speed acceleration. Replaced both front updated axle half shafts and stud shaft w/ hardware.