Sell your 2009 Audi A3 for cash

The 2009 Audi A3 is a wagon that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 3.2L 6-cyl engines. At 17 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2009 Audi A3 at a glance

Body styleSmall Station Wagons
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy18–22 city / 25–30 highway / 21–24 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,400–$3,900 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂370–423 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: A3, A3 quattro
Age17 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 17 years old, most of a 2009 A3's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 A3. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 90,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2009 Audi A3 recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2009 Audi A3. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V082000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Dec 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V913000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)…

Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V079000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fuel System, GasolineSep 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V377000

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi A3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between september 29, 2005 and august 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly…

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.

Power TrainAug 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V333000

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the…

Risk: The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

Common 2009 A3 problems

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the 2009 Audi A3 with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 3 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags22
  • Power Train13
  • Service Brakes8
  • Engine5
  • Electrical System4
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags90,000 mi
  • Power Train65,000 mi
  • Service Brakes100,000 mi
  • Engine95,000 mi
  • Electrical System10,000 mi
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)109,000 mi

2009 Audi A3 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 578 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2009 Audi A3. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment51
  • Air Bags49
  • Equipment44
  • Engine and Engine Cooling43
  • Electrical System42
  • Fuel System32

Recent bulletins

  • OtherSep 2026 · SM 39-2026

    This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · TSB_2070568_6

    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · TSB_2070568_5

    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · TSB_2070568_4

    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2009 Audi A3.

Fuel System, DieselPE11023 · opened Aug 2011, closed Dec 2011Led to recall 11V490000

Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage

By letter dated October 3, 2011, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall to address a defect in approximately 168,275 model year (MY) 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles equipped

Power TrainPE09035 · opened Jul 2009, closed Nov 2009Led to recall 09V333000

Vehicle stall/loss motive power

The subject vehicles are equipped with direct shift gearbox (dsg) transmissions, which feature a 6-speed automatic gearbox with two wet running clutches (dual clutch) in which the clutch mechanism and gear changes are electrohydraulically operated by a mechatronic control unit.the dsg mechatronic controller includes ex

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Selling a 2009 A3: questions

How much is a 2009 Audi A3 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2009 A3 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2009 A3s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2009 A3 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 Audi A3; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2009 A3?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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