12
recalls
The Audi S3 has 12 recalls covering 369,382 vehicles as reported; model year 2022 is covered by the most (7). The 2020 Audi S3 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 7 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
12
Most for 2022: 7
Units affected
369K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
7
+133.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2015 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi S3, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
7 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags49
- Electrical system11
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Power train10
- Seats8
- Seat belts7
- Unknown or other6
- Complaints
- 88
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi S3 by component
- Air bags5 · 309K units
- Back over prevention3 · 12K units
- Seat belts2 · 48K units
- Child seat1 · 466 units
- Equipment1 · 297 units
Audi S3 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2023 Audi S3 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2023 Audi S3. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi S3 have?
12 recalls cover the Audi S3, for 369,382 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Audi S3?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Audi S3?
Air bags: named in 49 of the 88 safety complaints about the Audi S3, then electrical system (11). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.