CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Audi S3 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2018 Audi S3 recalls
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.
Most common 2018 Audi S3 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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 assistance program.
The car was put in Drive "D". As I roll out into traffic and start to accelerate, the car "bang" out of gear like it's in neutral, the revs climb, but the car doesn't accelerate and the "D" display disappeared from the instrument panel. The gear selector display on the instrument panel is now blank (instead of "D" if it was in gear or "N" if it was out of gear). I have to pull to the side of the road and stop and the "D" reappeared and then all seems to be fine again. This has happened twice in the last two months. I had a local mechanic scan the vehicle for transmission fault, but found nothing was stored.
Audi will not fix the problem.
A) AUDI OF CENTRAL HOUSTON SOLD US 2018 S3 ON AUG13, 2018 WITH: 1) DELAMINATING WINDSHIELD CREATING A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD 2) DEFECTIVE WIPER FUNCTION NB: WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACEMENT ON DEC 31, 2019 WHEN WE HAD ACTUALLY REQUESTED REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER BRAND NEW VEHICLE B) AUDI OF NORTH AMERICA (THROUGH ITS DEALER) HAS: 1) SOLD US A BRAND NEW CAR WITH FIRE HAZARD IN ITS FUEL LINES ON AUG 13, 2018 2) FAILED TO NOTIFY US TO DATE (JAN 09, 2019) REGARDING RECALL CODE 20BK DEALING WITH FAULTY FUEL LINES
CAR DOESN'T ENGAGE GEAR OR "JUMPS" WHEN REVERSE (R) IS SELECTED.
2018 Audi S3 questions
Does the 2018 Audi S3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Audi S3: Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi S3?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.