Audi A3 8P (2006–2013)

Audi A3 8P (2006–2013) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Audi A3 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
8P 2006–2013 2009
8V 2015–2020 2017
8Y 2022–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the A3

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) 2006–2026 22 models 261

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About this generation

In August 2006, Audi introduced the second generation S3. Offered in three and five-door body styles, the second generation—Typ 8P—S3 is powered by a modified and updated Volkswagen Group-sourced 2.0-litre turbocharged FSI petrol engine, with a maximum output of . As with all Audi S models, the design was done in-house by quattro GmbH. The engine features uprated high-performance pistons, revised boost/fuel mapping, increased turbocharger size (KKK K04) and larger intercooler.

The most powerful form of this engine, and quattro four-wheel drive, makes for a time of 5.7 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of . Audi offers both six-speed manual and six-speed S-Tronic automatic transmissions with the S3. The spring ratings and dampers were revised, along with the body kit. Like its predecessor, although badged a "Quattro" model, the S3 does not employ a Torsen centre differential (as in other common Quattro models), but instead uses the Swedish Haldex Traction system in its on-demand four-wheel drive transmission, due to the transverse engine layout.

Source: Wikipedia — Audi A3 — S3 (2006–2013), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2006 4 123 Air Bags, Power Train, Exterior Lighting
2007 3 52 Air Bags, Power Train, Engine
2008 3 43 Air Bags, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
2009 5 48 Air Bags, Power Train, Service Brakes
2010 5 50 Fuel System, Air Bags, Diesel
2011 4 42 Air Bags, Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine
2012 4 43 Air Bags, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
2013 3 20 Air Bags, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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