2019 Audi S3 recalls

1 safety recall, 2 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

202420202019
1Recalls
2Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2019 Audi S3 recall list

Air Bags recall

21V-198
March 22, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

2019 Audi S3 owner complaints

2 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags2

Recent complaints

March 4, 2022Air Bags

The contact owns a 2019 Audi S3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair would take two days. The contact took the vehicle back to his residence as the dealer declined to provide him with a rental. The contact later contacted the dealer who informed him that the next service availability date was 03/23/3022. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

November 22, 2019Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI S3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V474000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AUDI ARLINGTON (3200 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204, (703) 739-7460) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

2019 Audi S3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Audi S3 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2019 Audi S3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 10.9%.

2019 Audi S3 recall FAQ

Does the 2019 Audi S3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Audi S3. The most recent, filed March 22, 2021, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2019 Audi S3 problems?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (2 reports).

Is the 2019 Audi S3 safe?

The 2019 Audi S3 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 Audi S3?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.