Worst 2009 Audi A3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Audi A3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 22 | 2 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 2 | — | 70,921 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 2 | — | 89,350 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 88,333 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Audi A3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2009 Audi A3
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~450,232 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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2009 Audi A3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Audi A3 reliable?
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Does the 2009 Audi A3 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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