2018 Audi S3 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Audi S3; the most frequently affected component is air bags — front passenger. Owners filed 5 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints5

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Front passengerCampaign 21V198000 · 22 Mar 2021

Problem: 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 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

What owners complain about

Share of the 5 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train2 · 40%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 40%

Air bags1 · 20%

Unknown or other1 · 20%

Visibility/wiper1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

20181

20191

20222

20241

From owner complaints

Having the same issue as the NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report, 24V-110. And, similar to NHTSA 16V647 associated with the Audi Safety Recall 20Y5 - Suction Pump. Apparently there is no recall for my S3, only the A3. Dealer has determined the suction pump and gas tank are faulty. (Inherit defect by manufacture?).…
Fuel/propulsion system · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The car was put in Drive "D". As I roll out into traffic and start to accelerate, the car "bang" out of gear like it's in neutral, the revs climb, but the car doesn't accelerate and the "D" display disappeared from the instrument panel. The gear selector display on the instrument panel is now blank (instead of "D" if…
Power train · Aug 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

A) audi of central houston sold us 2018 s3 on aug13, 2018 with: 1) delaminating windshield creating a major safety hazard 2) defective wiper function nb: windshield was replacement on dec 31, 2019 when we had actually requested replacement of the vehicle with another brand new vehicle b) audi of north america (through…
Unknown or other · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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