2020 A3 Manual gearbox

[Richard Edward 1959]

Hi Guys,

I had an A3 tfsi 1.4 from new in 2013 and replaced it in Oct 20 with a new 1.5 Sport petrol manual.

The gearbox was notchy (which was ok), but say once or twice on a 30 mile trip you would be sure you had engaged 4th (only ever effected 4th) but you hadn't, and the gear grinded. This went on ever trip and it took a few weeks to feel when it might happen.

Dealership had it in and said it was within acceptable parameters. I've driven many cars over 40+ years and easily the worse gearbox I have known.

After a year or so decided I couldn't live with it and recently sold the car.

Does none else know of anything similar or was I just unlucky?

Many thanks.

[Steve Q]

Can't say I've heard of others. Sorry you had that experience.