2020 Audi S3 recalls

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

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

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2020 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.

2020 Audi S3 owner complaints

1 complaint filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

June 23, 2021Unknown or Other

1) Sunroof exploded while merging onto highway from a rest stop (I believe I was still on the on ramp at the time) - Vehicle in the process of being fixed so probably not available for inspection but the collision shop has pictures 2) Fortunate I didn't freak out and was able to process the situation and not get into a collision. 3) not sure 4) The collision shop is inspecting the sun roof, but probably just to figure out what needs to be fixed. 5) Nope, just an explosion. Luckily I had the Sun curtain closed so none of the glass rained down on me.

2020 Audi S3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Audi S3 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Audi S3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 10.9%.

2020 Audi S3 recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Audi S3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Audi S3. The most recent, filed March 22, 2021, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2020 Audi S3 problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (1 reports).

Is the 2020 Audi S3 safe?

The 2020 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 2020 Audi S3?

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