Audi S3 problems and complaints, 2015 to 2016
67 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls across 2 model years, 2015 to 2016. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 67complaints
- 3recalls
- 1reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which Audi S3 years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Audi S3, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 1 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Other systems1 (100%)
Recalls (3)
Airbags · 22V543000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2016
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Airbags · 21V198000 · Mar 2021 · model years 2015, 2016
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Airbags · 19V474000 · Jun 2019 · model years 2015, 2016
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.