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2018 Audi A3 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Audi A3 has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Audi A3

Airbags
22Electrical
5Tires
4Other
4Powertrain
4

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI was driving on the freeway at 60 mph when I received a warning code of a transmission problem. Th...
Mar 10, 2024POWER TRAINAbout once per month my car will rev when the accelerator is pushed but the car will not proceed. On...
Mar 10, 2023POWER TRAINTransmission module! Started jerking when switching gears, to not switching gears at all and this ha...
Feb 19, 2022POWER TRAINOn February 19, 2022, I drove from my home in San Francisco to the Home Depot in Colma/Daly City. Th...

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