Audi A3 2003
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 2003 AUDI A3 produced?
- The 2003 AUDI A3 is produced in Ingolstadt, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2003 AUDI A3?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 2003 AUDI A3, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall R/2006/031 [UK]: Flywheel may fail fire may result
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 44134620103345 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
- 44145520103346 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
- Update91i8 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Google maps street view (nvlw))
- AUD4927ENG - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Due to new minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of b5 or less may not be available in the state of minnesota.
- A0023742052680_4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- Edition45 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- Edition42 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- Edition53 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- Edition106 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- Edition96 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Technical bulletins and updates
- Edition92 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- Edition89 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Elsapro software update and technical bulletins
- 01130920147538 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 00147020392061 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 001465201173210 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This technical service bulletin (tsb) details the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or update.
- 37143020036586 - POWER TRAIN: Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 01130920147538 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 00147020392061 - EQUIPMENT: High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 00146620379491 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): A dtc with the description ?Invalid data record? Is stored after an ecu has been replaced or updated.
- 001465201173210 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: This technical service bulletin (tsb) details the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or update.
- 01130920147538 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 00147020392061 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 001465201173210 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This technical service bulletin (tsb) details the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or update.
- 1335201004313 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine oils that meet audi oil quality standards.
- 134120253033 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
- 133520253032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
- 131020182884 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: If the vehicle?S engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds,
- 37 13 07 2033658 - POWER TRAIN: Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 37 14 30 2003658 - POWER TRAIN: This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of el
- 37 13 07 2033658 - BRAKES (PWS): This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition.
- A0021482021205_6 - STRUCTURE: This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
- A3720992060148_1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER: This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
- A012046201475310 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- SM 44-2017 EN - EQUIPMENT: This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- ATE-15-18 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This circular contains important information regarding a3 e-tron tooling. Information will be covered in the subsequent sections depending on the dealership's current status.
- A171782 2010043- - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- ATE-17-05 - EQUIPMENT: Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
- A441662 2010334- - WHEELS: This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- A941791 2012749- - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
- ATE-13-05 - EQUIPMENT: Vwgoa is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of new required special tools used on audi vehicles. Starting march 25, 2013, every audi dealer will be shipped one at-348 special tool package, freight f.O.B. Snap-on oem
- SB-01-15-29 - ENGINE (PWS): Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model al
- TSB-44-13-46 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Mode
- 37-13-07 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals. *js
- SAC-28F2-REV - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. Added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information.
- TSB-00-10-02 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). Troubleshooting information
- TSB-28F2-REV 7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. (added phase 7-april 10 vin information).Malfuncti
- SA-28F2 J1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know that the vehicle may experience
- TSB-01-09-06 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. Svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. This system uses t
- TSB-01-08-33 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. Its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe
- TSB-44-08-14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included. *pe
- 20036582 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb
- 20056243 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20160508 |
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 audi a3. The contact received notification of nhtsa 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.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20140127 |
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.