https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi S3. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:06 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2178400 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unable to refuel car. Gas pump keeps clicking off and fuel backs up spilling out of fuel port. Mechanic tested fuel system and reported fuel tank has faulty jet pump seal. Mechanic says a recall was effected for certain audi models with this issue due emissions dangers and fire risk. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2174076 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2022 Audi S3 (8Y), ~35,000 miles. Vehicle developed “Gear selector malfunction. You may continue driving.” Dealer stated failure would eventually leave vehicle stranded. Gear selector replaced under partial goodwill. Immediately afterward, vehicle began experiencing communication faults U123100 and U123000 gateway module. Car reported fault 1/20 under dealership possession. Car was picked up by m https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2174077 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2022 Audi S3 (8Y), ~35,000 miles. Vehicle developed “Gear selector malfunction. You may continue driving.” Dealer stated failure would eventually leave vehicle stranded. Gear selector replaced under partial goodwill. Immediately afterward, vehicle began experiencing communication faults U123100 and U123000 gateway module. Car reported fault 1/20 under dealership possession. Car was picked up by m https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2174078 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2022 Audi S3 (8Y), ~35,000 miles. Vehicle developed “Gear selector malfunction. You may continue driving.” Dealer stated failure would eventually leave vehicle stranded. Gear selector replaced under partial goodwill. Immediately afterward, vehicle began experiencing communication faults U123100 and U123000 gateway module. Car reported fault 1/20 under dealership possession. Car was picked up by m https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2165593 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT N/A https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2041946 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Gear Shift Micro Switch This is a documented issue recalled for VW and Audi vehicles between 2015-2019. VW recalled all and still is fixing the issue in cars from those years, yet AUDI decided to just offer an extended warranty to those cars for that specific issue. Who is responsible VW or AUDI. If Audi is owned by VW and the issue is in both types of cars made by them, why aren't AUDI vehicles i https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2041947 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Gear Shift Micro Switch This is a documented issue recalled for VW and Audi vehicles between 2015-2019. VW recalled all and still is fixing the issue in cars from those years, yet AUDI decided to just offer an extended warranty to those cars for that specific issue. Who is responsible VW or AUDI. If Audi is owned by VW and the issue is in both types of cars made by them, why aren't AUDI vehicles i https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2041953 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tail lights stopped working, the wire harness in the vehicle is known to get sheared due to a pinch point at the trunk hinge, this pinch point over a period of time will result in damage to the wire harness that controls the rear taillights as well as the opening and closing functions of the trunk. This is a known issue, with a TSB having been release, replacement is only offered if the damage is https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2035573 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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?). Audi is not acknowledging any upcoming recall but may try to help through their a https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2011815 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT When driving, without AND more importantly, WITH, a passenger in the front passenger seat, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) light goes on and indicates that the passenger air bag has been deactivated. I looked on line and saw that Audi has already recalled certain 2015-2019 Audi A3 Sedans but apparently my car is not part of the initial recall. I think the recall is BIGGER than https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-2006319 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Audi S3. The contact stated while driving during rainy conditions, the wiper blades were making a loud sound and almost scratching the windshield, making visibility difficult and increasing the risk of a crash. A local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was advised that the failure was a part of the normal operation of the wiper blades. The vehicle was not diagnosed https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1999035 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light came on https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1999036 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light came on https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1983068 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Received notice for safety recall to have PODs system repaired or replaced free of charge by Audi. Took my vehicle in for the recall. Audi wanted to charge me to complete this safety recall and refused to complete the recall if I didn't pay. This was bluegrass motorsports in Louisville ky. They also damaged my vehicles door trim and stole money from my glove box(my fault for leaving money inside). https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1983069 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Received notice for safety recall to have PODs system repaired or replaced free of charge by Audi. Took my vehicle in for the recall. Audi wanted to charge me to complete this safety recall and refused to complete the recall if I didn't pay. This was bluegrass motorsports in Louisville ky. They also damaged my vehicles door trim and stole money from my glove box(my fault for leaving money inside). https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1983070 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Received notice for safety recall to have PODs system repaired or replaced free of charge by Audi. Took my vehicle in for the recall. Audi wanted to charge me to complete this safety recall and refused to complete the recall if I didn't pay. This was bluegrass motorsports in Louisville ky. They also damaged my vehicles door trim and stole money from my glove box(my fault for leaving money inside). https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1968105 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Random Errors for front and rear sensors, ABS light for brake booster error and SOS failure. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1968106 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Random Errors for front and rear sensors, ABS light for brake booster error and SOS failure. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1968107 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Random Errors for front and rear sensors, ABS light for brake booster error and SOS failure. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1952236 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT While pumping gas, a strong odor is always present. While pumping gas the pump will stop multiple times before being filled in it's entirety, I can't hold depress gas pump handle I have to slowly fill car with gas or risk spilling fuel. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1901408 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The EVAP suction pump stopped working resulting in refueling issues. Fuel accumulates in the EVAP system and spills outside the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1871099 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Where do I start? We have taken this car into the Audi dealership four times due to the engine. Overheating and being almost stranded in the middle of nowhere with it because oil was needing to be added to the engine all the time and after charging us hundreds and hundreds of dollars to do to plug in Their service computer system they finally realized that the car third high-pressure fuel pump lea https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1871100 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Where do I start? We have taken this car into the Audi dealership four times due to the engine. Overheating and being almost stranded in the middle of nowhere with it because oil was needing to be added to the engine all the time and after charging us hundreds and hundreds of dollars to do to plug in Their service computer system they finally realized that the car third high-pressure fuel pump lea https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1871101 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Where do I start? We have taken this car into the Audi dealership four times due to the engine. Overheating and being almost stranded in the middle of nowhere with it because oil was needing to be added to the engine all the time and after charging us hundreds and hundreds of dollars to do to plug in Their service computer system they finally realized that the car third high-pressure fuel pump lea https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1868890 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT I have had a passenger airbag recall since 2021, and I have tried to schedule the maintenance for that recall several times, but each of the 5 times that I’ve tried, the Audi dealership (in Glenwood Springs, CO) says they don’t have the parts in stock. Each time that happens, I’m told I’ve been put on the list for the next parts shipment. I am so tired of waiting, while in the meantime, my passeng https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1854624 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT I got into an accident and my air bags didn’t deploy https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1854377 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Fuel tanks suction pump fails and will not allow you to fill the tank with gas. It will fill a vary small amount of gas then start draining it out onto the ground by the wheel well. If the exhaust is hot it could potentially catch fire https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#complaint-1853975 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Defroster flap motor keeps going out with code. Been looking up ways to fix and seems like it is a problem a lot of owners have with the 8v vehicles. Cannot see at all through windshield even with max defrost on. Can feel no air through vents. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#recall-22V823000-audi-audi-s3-2022 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Feder https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s3#recall-22V806000-audi-audi-s3-2022 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resu