Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 audi a3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) and the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and they were unable to provide a time frame or a specific date. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The worst 2003 Audi A3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Audi A3 52
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- This circular contains important information regarding A3 e-tron tooling
What 2003 Audi A3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral with the illumination of the check engine warning light. Additionally, the gear shifter lights illuminated displaying erroneous readings. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need replacing. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
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Questions about the 2003 Audi A3
Is the 2003 Audi A3 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Audi A3, fewer than a typical A3 model year.
What is the 2003 Audi A3 year score?
The 2003 Audi A3 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi A3: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Audi A3?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Audi A3 have?
No recalls on record.
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