2023 Audi S3 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 Audi S3 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other S3 years?

S3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 Audi S3 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V901000OtherDecember 7, 2022 · 297 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

2023 Audi S3 — common questions

Is the 2023 Audi S3 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Audi S3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Audi S3. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Audi S3 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the S3 years to avoid are 2015. The cleanest record among S3 years belongs to 2023.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2023 compare to other S3 years?

Does the 2023 Audi S3 have recalls?

2023 Audi S3 — common questions

Is the 2023 Audi S3 reliable?

Does the 2023 Audi S3 have recalls?

Which Audi S3 years should you avoid?

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