Audi A3 8V

Body Variants

The Audi A3 8V is available as Schrägheck and Limousine — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations

Engine Overview

The Audi A3 8V is available with 9 engine variants — from 86 to 407 hp. 5 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

Vehicle Weaknesses

Alternatives

Known Problems and Issues

A total of 208 weaknesses have been documented for the Audi A3 8V (2012–2020) — 200 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: CBZA (1.2L TSI), CBZB (1.2L TSI), CAXA (1.4L TSI), CCZA (2.0L TFSI), CGGA (1.2L TFSI). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Other, Rust, Electronics. Considered reliable: CZEA (1.4L TFSI), CZCA-85 (1.4L TFSI), CPWA (1.4L TFSI g-tron).

A3 (CBAB, 2008–2013) — Be Careful: Camshaft Seal Leaks onto Timing Belt, EGR Valve and EGR Cooler Blocked / Faulty, Turbocharger Vacuum Actuator Failure. Power: 163–170 PS.

A3 (CAYC, 2009–2013) — Be Careful: Oil Pump Drive Timing Belt Wear, EGR Valve Failure and Carbon Buildup, Water Pump Failure with Coolant Loss. Power: 90 PS.

A3 (CAYB, 2009–2013) — Be Careful: Injector Premature Failure, EGR Valve Sooting and Failure, Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage. Power: 105–110 PS.

A3 (CJCA, 2009–2013) — Be Careful: High-pressure pump metal shavings in fuel system, EGR valve failure, Water pump failure. Power: 136–143 PS.

A3 (CRLB, 2012–2020) — Be Careful: Water Pump Fails Before Timing Belt Change, EGR Cooler Leaking — Gradual Coolant Loss, Diesel Particulate Filter Clogged by Short Trips. Power: 143–150 PS.

A3 (CRBC, 2012–2016) — Be Careful: Wet Belt in Oil Bath — Interval Often Overlooked, EGR Cooler Hairline Cracks and EGR Valve Coked, Turbocharger Power Loss from EGR Secondary Damage. Power: 143–150 PS.

A3 (DGTE, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: High-Pressure Pump Failure, Timing Belt: Adhere to Interval, EGR Cooler Cracks and Leaks. Power: 110–116 PS.

A3 (CUNA, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: EGR cooler cracks and coolant loss, Water pump regulator slide defective, High-pressure pump failure with system contamination. Power: 184 PS.

A3 (CXMA, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: Wet-running timing belt (oil pump drive), Water pump regulator slide failure, EGR cooler crack and soot blockage. Power: 105–116 PS.

A3 (CAXA, 2007–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Stretched / Tensioner Failed, Timing Chain Stretched, Turbocharger VTG Linkage Stuck. Power: 122–125 PS.

A3 (CCZA, 2008–2013) — Stay Away!: Massive Oil Consumption Due to Faulty Piston Rings, Timing Chain Stretched / Oil Pump Insufficient, Timing Chain Elongated / Chain Tensioner Defective. Power: 200 PS.

A3 (CBZA, 2010–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Elongation — Known Serial Fault, Elevated Oil Consumption, Turbocharger Pressure Loss from Deposits. Power: 86 PS.

A3 (CBZB, 2010–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Elongation — Known Serial Fault, Sporadic Misfires on All Cylinders, Elevated Oil Consumption. Power: 105 PS.

A3 (CGGA, 2010–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing Chain Prematurely Elongated (EA111), Turbocharger Failure, Elevated Oil Consumption. Power: 105 PS.

A3 (CJSA, 2012–2016) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretched — simplex chain, High-pressure pump — cam follower wear, Two-stage oil pump — insufficient pressure at idle. Power: 180 PS.

A3 (CZCA, 2012–2016) — Be Careful: Timing belt rupture from faulty camshaft adjuster, Elevated oil consumption from piston ring coking, Water pump premature failure. Power: 122–125 PS.

A3 (CZCA, 2012–2016) — Be Careful: Timing belt rupture from faulty camshaft adjuster, Elevated oil consumption from piston ring coking, Water pump premature failure. Power: 116–125 PS.

A3 (CJXB, 2012–2016) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretched, Oil pump — pressure deficit at low load, HPFP cam follower worn. Power: 280–286 PS.

A3 (CJXG, 2013–2016) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretched — simplex chain, Two-stage oil pump — pressure drop at low rpm, HPFP cam follower worn. Power: 310 PS.

A3 (CJXC, 2013–2016) — Be Careful: IHI IS38 turbocharger — bearing wear under high load, Timing chain stretched, Oil pump — pressure drop at low rpm. Power: 300 PS.

A3 (CJEK, 2013–2020) — Be Careful: Elevated oil consumption from piston rings, Timing chain stretches prematurely, Camshaft phaser failure from oil starvation. Power: 179 PS.

A3 (CYVB, 2014–2020) — Be Careful: Timing belt failure from camshaft phaser defect, Timing chain premature failure — EA111 (1.2 TFSI), Turbocharger heat soak after shutdown. Power: 105–110 PS.

A3 (CZGB, 2015–2016) — Be Careful: Water pump housing cracks — coolant loss, Turbocharger bearing damage — total failure, High-pressure pump leaking — fuel in engine oil. Power: 367 PS.

A3 (DJHB, 2016–2020) — Be Careful: Oil Pump Low Pressure at Low RPM, Timing Chain Elongation and Tensioner Failure, Water Pump: Plastic Impeller Detaches. Power: 310 PS.

A3 (DJHA, 2016–2020) — Be Careful: Oil Pump Low Pressure at Low RPM, Timing Chain Elongation and Tensioner Failure, Water Pump: Plastic Impeller Detaches. Power: 286–290 PS.

A3 (DAZA, 2017–2020) — Be Careful: Gudgeon Pin Seizure — Con Rod Without Bronze Bush, Timing Chain Elongation — Tensioner Failure, Water pump housing cracks — coolant loss. Power: 400 PS.

A3 (DNWA, 2019–2020) — Be Careful: Timing Chain Elongation — Tensioner Failure, Water Pump Housing Cracks — Coolant Loss, Turbocharger Bearing Failure — Total Breakdown. Power: 400–407 PS.

What to watch out for with the Audi A3? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions