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Audi S3 recalls and problems

12 recalls and 88 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
12
Complaints
88
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

202320222021202020192018201720162015

Audi S3 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2023 S3100000
2022 S3720000
2021 S3100000
2020 S3110000
2019 S3120000
2018 S3150000
2017 S3290000
2016 S33140000
2015 S32531020

Most reported Audi S3 problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags49
Electrical System11
Power Train10
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Seats8
Seat Belts7
Unknown or Other5
Engine5
Visibility/Wiper4
Service Brakes2

All Audi S3 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
22V-901Dec 7, 20222023EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-823Nov 2, 20222022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-652Aug 29, 20222022Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-543Jul 27, 20222016Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-515Jul 20, 20222022Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-224Apr 6, 20222022Child SeatVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021–2022Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-198Mar 22, 20212015–2020Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-474Jun 19, 20192015–2016Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-196Mar 22, 20172017Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi S3?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Audi S3 has the most reports (53). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi S3 have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Audi S3 model years 2015–2023.

What are the most common Audi S3 problems?

Owners report air bags, electrical system, power train problems most often.