High Priority
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR — The retractor on your rear seat belts is a critical part that keeps the belts securely locked during sudden stops. In some 2021 Volkswagen and Audi models, this retractor can malfu…
AUDI S3 Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
19
Total Recalls
0.7
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.7)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
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SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER — The seat belt tensioner in your Audi S3 or A3 sedan is the part that tightens the seat belt to keep you safe during a crash. In some 2022 models, this tensioner might not be strong…
High Priority
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The front passenger air bag in your Audi S3, A3, or RS3 is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. However, in some 2022 models, it might not have been installed correctly.
High Priority
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR — The automatic locking retractor on your rear seat belt helps keep your child safe in the backseat. In some 2021 Volkswagen and Audi models, this part could fail to lock properly, a…
High Priority
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — The passenger air bag system in your Audi relies on a sensor mat under your passenger seat to detect if someone is sitting there. In some 2015-2020 models, this sensor might not wo…