2004 Audi A3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (63)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:gears 2020-07-13 · A3720992060148_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 2020-03-06 · A012046201475310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Tires 2019-12-04 · 20AUTIRECHAINS · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new document 2004-2020 a4 allroad, a6 allroad, a8l, r8 spyder
Electrical System:software 2019-06-18 · A9119652050565_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with pr code 7uh. 2016-2020 a3, 2016-2020 a3 cabrio, 2016 a3 sportback, 2016-2020 a4, 2016-2020 a4 allroad, 2016-2012 a4 avant, 2016-2020 a5 cabrio, 2016-2020 a5 coupe, 2018-2020 a5 sportback, 2016-2020 a6, 2016-2020 a7, 2016
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,000 mi“reading my e-mail notification from nhtsa i found that the recall no. 17v-509 issued to vwgoa may affect and apply to our car (audi a3 my 2004 engine 2.0 fsi) since it has the same failed part on its structure (1k0 906 093 f). checking the engines list originally on the recall report from august 16th 2017 i've found the same part number installed i…”
2004-03-10 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“transmission failure--locked out of reverse.*ak…”
2004-03-05 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“blinding glare from the hid headlights, coupled with use of "fog lights" when no fog present. i find it harder each year to drive at night due to the situation which often cause you to loose sight of the road ahead. the hid lights mayu be within "spec", but perhaps the spec for hid liughts should be changed.*ak…”
2004-02-03 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 2,500 mi“when driving at a moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. driver had to put vehicle in neutral and apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to slow down, and eventually to stop. *ak…”
2003-11-11 · Tires · 16 mi“gentlemen, purchase a new 2004 audi a4, drove off the lot and traveled approximately 3 blocks before the right rear tire blew out! turns out a flat 3" piece of metal completely pierced through the tire and wheel! this car was ordered with a 18" wheel and tire package called the "ultra sport package." audi customer service was not interested in look…”
2003-10-16 · Vehicle Speed Control · 2,800 mi“car will totally fail to accelerate. pressing the gas to the floor results in almost no movement. this happens after hitting the brakes and then the gas, usually during routing traffic or an avoidance maneuver. this will get someone (me) killed. *la…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.