Audi A3 Visibility problems by year

My 2026 Audi A3's windshield wipers shake, skip, and rub across the windshield, reducing visibility in rain. Even in very light rain, multiple sensor warnings activate. These issues began shortly after leasing the vehicle and continue despite repeated service visits. I am concerned about visibility and safety while driving in rain.

The rear wiper hose is consistently getting completely clogged so that no fluid comes out when the spray mechanism is engaged. The dealership has replaced it for a fee two or three times. At the last service they told us they cleaned it and did not charge a fee. However, within two months it was clogged again. I have noticed that the issue is more likely to occur after (intentionally or accidentally) using the rear window defroster. I am therefore wondering whether the hose is made of a plastic that is too soft, causing it to change shape as a response to the defroster heat.

Rearview backup camera is intermittently inoperative. Cannot use camera to see what is behind the car. Dealer inspected, duplicated and confirmed problem. Dealer at first ignored. Once out of warranty, dealer duplicated problem. It is a known problem. Manufacturer issued Technical Service Bulletin: 91 16 87 2045730/1 November 7, 2016.

I purchased a 2019 audi a3 on january 18, 2021 (vin [[redacted]]) from audi denver. I replaced the windshield 2/19/2021, was told the windshield had been replaced at least once before (2/2020 at the dealership) and 2 weeks after replacing the windshield, have a new crack that is quickly spreading. 4 Unrepairable windshields with only 11k miles on the vehicle? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Vent motors for defrost flaps stop working causing screen to fog with very thick mist. Can happen randomly even while blower is on the screen position at full blast

Audi etron sunroof exploded while driving. While futzing with the windows trying to stop the "woop woop woop" air pressure thing that happens when the windows are partially open, the sunroof exploded out of the car. Sounded like a gunshot, happened in a split second, scared the bejesus out of me. The entire center of the sunroof disappeared instantly. The dealer says to replace it might take weeks, and cost thousands. Apparently, they have to replace all of the glass on the roof, take off the doors, and gut the interior roof. Argh

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a3. While driving approximately 55 mph, the panoramic sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/14/17*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a3. While driving 45 mph, the panoramic sun roof fractured without warning. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,580.

I was driving and suddenly heard a loud explosion on the top of me, then I saw a my sunroof cracked. I stopped to check on it and I continued driving for about a mile until part of the sunroof blew off and hit other cars. Nothing hit the glass for it to brake, it simply exploded from the inside out (pressure-like explosion). Dealer says it has no recall at the moment for my vehicle but while doing my research, I found out that audi car owners have had the exact same problem in the past with no resolution yet....

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 audi a3. The contact stated that the shade covering the sunroof failed in her vehicle. Also, the steering column had to be replaced because the horn would not function along with the turn signals. Moreover, the electrical system also had to be re-wired. She took the vehicle to the dealer each time a failure occurred and they were repaired under warranty. Most recently, the battery failed and the contact had to pay $257 for the repair. In july of 2007, she was involved in a crash;...