2019 Audi S3 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2019 Audi S3 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your S3?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2019 Audi S3 recalls

Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied

Recall 21V198Mar 22, 2021153,152 vehicles affected

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 2019 Audi S3 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2

What owners report

2022-03-04, Air 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.
2019-11-22, Air 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 questions

Does the 2019 Audi S3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 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 2019 Audi S3?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.

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