Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Audi S3 has 1 recall, 5 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
5
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V198000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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 2015-201...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Audi S3 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Having the same issue as the NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report, 24V-110. And, similar to NHTSA 16... |
| Jun 8, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The car was put in Drive "D". As I roll out into traffic and start to accelerate, the car "bang" ou... |
| Jun 7, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Audi will not fix the problem. |
| Jan 9, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | A) AUDI OF CENTRAL HOUSTON SOLD US 2018 S3 ON AUG13, 2018 WITH: 1) DELAMINATING WINDSHIELD CREATIN... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | CAR DOESN'T ENGAGE GEAR OR "JUMPS" WHEN REVERSE (R) IS SELECTED. |