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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

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Complaints

7

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Recalls

3

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TSBs

767

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Filing history

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Top reported issues — Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

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Electrified system issue

1

Fluid issue

1

Operating state

1

Thermal issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 AUDI A3 ETRON

Filed Jan 17, 2024


Water leaking into interior of vehicle and to the trunk of the vehicle. Noticed significant water entered and entering into the trunk of the Audi after a recent rain. Also tested the drainage of water when the moonroof is opened and noticed water leaking into the interior. The audi e-tron is an electric vehicle which may have dangerous electrical implications if water leaking into the interior of the vehicle finds it way to the batteries (fire, electrical system failure, etc.). I have…

2019 AUDI A3 ETRON

Filed Apr 19, 2021


SUSPENSION FAILURE DUE TO MICE DAMAGE. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE AIR IN SUSPENSION AIR BAGS. CAR HANDLES AND RIDES POORLY. POTENTIAL CRASH HAZARD. SOY WIRING /AIRLINES SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR SAFETY CRITICAL COMPONENTS. POOR SEALING OF COMPARTMENT WHERE SAFETY CRITICAL HARDWARE IS LOCATED.

2017 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Jun 13, 2019


RIGHT FRONT TIRE FLATTENED TWICE IN 6 MONTHS, FROM SLOW DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. IN THE PRIOR 7 YEARS WITH ANOTHER CAR, THIS NEVER HAPPENED. DEALER DENIES ANY PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 6 MONTHS; I CANNOT RISK BEING STRANDED ON A REMOTE ROAD, AT NIGHT, WITH NO CELL SERVICE AGAIN.

2017 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Sep 8, 2017


WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT A DANGEROUS DEFICIENCY IN THE PORTABLE EVSE/CHARGER FOR OUR A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON. IT GETS VERY HOT DURING STANDARD 12- VOLT CHARGING AND IT MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE. I DISCOVERED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THAT ITS OPERATING RANGE HAS A MAXIMUM OF 95 DEGREES F. OUR AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURE IN THE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY IS REGULARLY ABOVE 95F. IT IS ALSO REGULARLY EXCEEDED IN MANY OTHER US STATES, PLUS THE MIDDLE EAST WHERE AUDI SELLS MANY OF THEIR E-TRONS. OUR PERMANENT EVSE IN…

2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Aug 26, 2017


AUDI ETRON SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING. WHILE FUTZING WITH THE WINDOWS TRYING TO STOP THE WOOP WOOP WOOP AIR PRESSURE THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE PARTIALLY OPEN, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT OF THE CAR. SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, HAPPENED IN A SPLIT SECOND, SCARED THE BEJESUS OUT OF ME. THE ENTIRE CENTER OF THE SUNROOF DISAPPEARED INSTANTLY. THE DEALER SAYS TO REPLACE IT MIGHT TAKE WEEKS, AND COST THOUSANDS. APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THE GLASS ON THE ROOF, TAKE OFF…

2009 AUDI A3 ETRON

Filed Jun 26, 2017


TAKATA RECALL CALLED DEALER THREE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO SCHEDULE RECALL SERVICE. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND NO TIMELINE GIVEN. NO REASON TO THINK THIS WILL BE RESOLVED IN A TIMELY MANNER

2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Feb 13, 2017


CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT 225/45R17 91H DOT AF7RWBRD4615 RIGHT FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT AFTER GOING OVER SMALL DRIVEWAY CURB AT VERY LOW SPEED VEHICLE 2016 AUDI A3 ETRON

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.