Audi A3 Sportback 2012

2012 Audi A3 Sportback: what owners report

• Across all 8P A3s (2004-2012), not just the Sportback, French 2.0 TDI 140 owners most often report turbo and EGR valve failures, then worn dual-mass flywheels and clutches; the 1.9 TDI also wears flywheels and clutches.2004–2012
• Petrol 8P A3s of every body style (2004-2012) have their own weak spots: oil consumption on the 1.8 TFSI and timing chain wear on the 1.2 and 1.4 TFSI.2004–2012
• Across all 8V A3 versions (2012-2020), French owners of the 2.0 TDI 150 most often report cooling system faults, while the 2.0 TDI 184 and the 1.4 TFSI petrols draw oil consumption complaints.2012–2020
• French owners of all 8P A3 versions are split on its reliability, with slightly more negative than positive votes, and strongly dislike its after-sales service and upkeep costs.2004–2012