CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Audi S3 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (11 reports).
2016 Audi S3 recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Explode or Deploy Improperly
The front passenger airbag inflator module may explode when the airbag deploys, or it may deploy improperly.
Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied
The passenger occupant detection system on these Audi vehicles may malfunction and turn off the front passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash
A poor electrical connection can cause the passenger occupant detection system to wrongly sense a fault and turn off the front passenger airbag.
Most common 2016 Audi S3 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
Sunroof Exploded while driving
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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). Filed a complaint on the dealers website and was never reached out to. This is why safety recall remains open on my vehicle.
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 leaking was leaking fuel into the crank case causing a hard start and fuel trim codes we spent and this is just the warrants $911.67 another time my husband was backing out of our brand, new home and This car did not sense that he was too close and essentially the front right part of his tire where th
1. PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN OFF FOR 2 WEEKS. 2. oN THE iNFORMATION SCREEN THERE HAS BEEN A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION EVER SINCE. 3. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR REPAIR TO DEALERSHIP FOR 3 TIMES AND THE ISSUE KEEPS COMING BACK.
2016 Audi S3 questions
Does the 2016 Audi S3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi S3: Passenger Front Airbag May Explode or Deploy Improperly; Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied; Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi S3?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (11), Seats (4), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Audi S3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.