2017 Audi S3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Audi S3, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi S3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: front passenger and on-off switch assembly (air bags)
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.
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…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for…
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Audi S3 have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,320 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, tra”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2024 · Forward collision avoidance
“I have contacted Audi dealerships in my area with regard to Manufacturer Recall Number 69BY NHTSA Recall Number 21V198. But they say they do not have the parts to fix the recall and have no idea when”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 13, 2022 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Audi S3. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
Compare Audi S3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi S3 | 2 | 53 |
| 2016 Audi S3 | 3 | 14 |
| 2017 Audi S3 | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 Audi S3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Audi S3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi S3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi S3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 Audi S3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S3 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2017 Audi S3
How do I know if my 2017 Audi S3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Audi S3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V196000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.