Research · 9 model years
Audi S3Every model year, 2015–2024
Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 86 owner complaints for the Audi S3. The 2015 model year has the most complaints (53).
Audi S3 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 26 |
- 20240 recalls · 2 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20231 recall · 0 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20227 recalls · 0 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20201 recall · 1 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20191 recall · 2 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20181 recall · 5 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20172 recalls · 9 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20163 recalls · 14 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20152 recalls · 53 complaints · 26 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026