Audi S3 recalls
12 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Audi S3. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Air bags (5), Equipment (2), Back over prevention (2), Seat belts (2), Child seat (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, A3 recall: Equipment: other, labels
December 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-901Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles.
- 2022 Audi RS 3, Q4 E-Tron, S3 and more and 2022–2023 Volkswagen GTI, ID.4, Golf R recall: Back over prevention: display function
November 2, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-823Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-806Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback…
- 2022 Audi A3, S3, RS 3 recall: Air bags: frontal
August 29, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-652Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles.
- 2016 Audi S3, A3 Sportback E-Tron, A3 and more and 2016 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, E-Golf and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
July 27, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-543Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf…
- 2022 Audi A3, S3 recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
July 20, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-515Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans.
- 2022 Audi A3, S3 recall: Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
April 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-224Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-825Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3…
- 2021–2022 Audi A6, Q8, A4 and more and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
August 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-606Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback…
- 2015–2020 Audi S3, A3, A3 Sportback E-Tron and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
March 22, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-198Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles.
- 2015–2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, RS 3, A3 Sportback E-Tron and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
June 19, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-474Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles.
- 2017 Audi S3, A3 Cabriolet recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
March 22, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-196Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Audi S3 had?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Audi S3, across 9 model years (2015–2023).
Which Audi S3 model year has the most recalls?
The 2022 Audi S3 appears in the most campaigns (7). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Audi S3 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.