Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Audi S3 has 2 recalls, 52 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
52
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V474000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Volkswagen 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 2...
21V198000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-201...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Audi S3 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a Safety Remedy Denial by Audi of America (Case #[XXX]) regarding a failed suction je... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas pump shuts off and stops pumping fuel into my car with a loud hissing noise before it shuts down... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unable to refuel car. Gas pump keeps clicking off and fuel backs up spilling out of fuel port. Mecha... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Gear Shift Micro Switch This is a documented issue recalled for VW and Audi vehicles between 2015-20... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Tail lights stopped working, the wire harness in the vehicle is known to get sheared due to a pinch ... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | AIR BAGS | When driving, without AND more importantly, WITH, a passenger in the front passenger seat, the Passe... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The EVAP suction pump stopped working resulting in refueling issues. Fuel accumulates in the EVAP sy... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While pumping gas, a strong odor is always present. While pumping gas the pump will stop multiple ti... |
| Nov 17, 2022 | AIR BAGS | I got into an accident and my air bags didn’t deploy |
| Nov 15, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Defroster flap motor keeps going out with code. Been looking up ways to fix and seems like it is a p... |
| Nov 14, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel tanks suction pump fails and will not allow you to fill the tank with gas. It will fill a vary ... |
| Sep 2, 2022 | AIR BAGS | A recall for my car's PODS system has been in place since March of 2021 but Audi continues to inform... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | ENGINE | Fault water pump/thermostat causing overheating and breakdowns. Known issue in other models with the... |
| Aug 2, 2022 | AIR BAGS | I had scheduled with the dealership to have the PODS recall fix completed. While waiting for the sch... |
| Oct 13, 2021 | TIRES | Tire size is 225/40R18XL Driving east on US Highway 64 from Washington, NC to Raleigh, NC the low pr... |
| Oct 11, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Audi issued a recall in March 2020. Seven months later, they still say that they have no solution. T... |
| Jul 16, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Air bag light that indicates it is OFF and pre sense safety system failure . This has be... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Per dealer repair: GUEST STATES DISPLAY SHOWED ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION THEN SEAT BELT STATED STO SHO... |
| May 21, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon... |
| May 12, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Passenger side air bag light came on and off even with not passenger on the vehicle PODS |