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2006 Audi A3 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Audi A3 has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Audi A3

Airbags
55
Powertrain
36
Lights
9
Engine
5
Electrical
4
Suspension
4
Fuel System
4
Other
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 6, 2014ENGINEAIR CONDITIONING UNIT WENT OUT. *TR
Mar 28, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2006 AUDI A3 WITH 20T ENGINE. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND CAR DID NOT WANT TO ACCELE...
Aug 13, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1. NORMAL DRIVING. 2. THE CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER ON MY HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IN MY 2006 AUDI A3 WAS ...
Jun 4, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGLOSS OF POWER AND DTC P2293, P0087 IN ECM CAUSED BY PREMATURE WEARING OF THE CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER THAT ...
Feb 7, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE COOLANT LINE FLANGE FAILURE. CAUSES ENGINE COOLANT TO DRAIN FROM VEHICLE .THE DEALER INDICAT...

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