Audi S3 Recalls (2021-2023)

What recalls does the Audi S3 have?

• 2023 Audi S3 Label Recall (22V901)
  December 7, 2022 · 297 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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."

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

  Fix: Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge.

• 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Backup Camera Display Recall (22V823)
  November 2, 2022 · 2,607 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Audi A8 Video Screen Recall (22V806)
  October 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles · Electrical System

  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.

• 2022 Audi S3 Front Air Bag Recall (22V652)
  August 29, 2022 · 4,117 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.

  Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

• 2022 Audi S3 Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V515)
  July 20, 2022 · 2,584 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.

  Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge.

• 2022 Audi A3 Vehicle Latch Anchor Recall (22V224)
  April 6, 2022 · 466 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

  Risk: An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi A8 Backup Camera Recall (21V825)
  October 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi A4 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V606) Repeat recall
  August 5, 2021 · 45,496 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.

Which S3 parts are recalled most?

Which S3 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my S3 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 8 Audi S3 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are S3 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

2022 Audi S3 (8Y), ~35,000 miles. Vehicle developed “Gear selector malfunction. You may continue driving.” Dealer stated failure would eventually leave vehicle stranded. Gear selector replaced under partial goodwill. Immediately afterward, vehicle began experiencing communication faults U123100 and U123000 gateway module. Car reported fault 1/20 under dealership possession.

2022 AUDI S3 owner, Vehicle Speed Control, NHTSA complaint 11716117

The contact owns a 2022 AUDI S3. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V515000 (Seat Belts) and 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

2022 AUDI S3 owner, Seat Belts, NHTSA complaint 11486903

Can a recall make your S3 a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Audi S3 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 8 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Audi recalls

Other Audi models with recalls

• A3: 8 recalls
• A4: 7 recalls
• A4 Allroad: 3 recalls
• A5: 9 recalls
• A5 Cabriolet: 4 recalls
• A6: 14 recalls
• A6 Allroad: 9 recalls
• A6 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• A7: 13 recalls
• A7 E: 1 recall
• A8: 12 recalls
• E Tron GT: 1 recall
• E-Tron: 11 recalls
• E-Tron GT: 14 recalls
• E-Tron Quattro: 1 recall
• E-Tron Sportback: 2 recalls
• Q3: 10 recalls
• Q4 E-Tron: 7 recalls
• Q4 Sportback E-Tron: 3 recalls
• Q5: 12 recalls
• Q5 Sportback: 6 recalls
• Q6 E-Tron: 3 recalls
• Q6 Sportback E-Tron: 1 recall
• Q7: 14 recalls
• Q8: 12 recalls
• Q8 E-Tron: 1 recall
• Q8 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• R8: 1 recall
• RS 3: 3 recalls
• RS 5: 7 recalls
• RS 6 Avant: 14 recalls
• RS 7: 13 recalls
• RS E-Tron GT: 8 recalls
• RS Q8: 12 recalls
• S3: 8 recalls
• S4: 5 recalls
• S5: 10 recalls
• S5 Cabriolet: 5 recalls
• S6: 11 recalls
• S6 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• S7: 10 recalls
• S8: 10 recalls
• SQ5: 7 recalls
• SQ5 Sportback: 1 recall
• SQ6 E-Tron: 1 recall
• SQ6 Sportback E-Tron: 3 recalls
• SQ7: 11 recalls
• SQ8: 10 recalls
• SQ8 E-Tron: 1 recall
• SQ8 Sportback E-Tron: 1 recall
• TT: 1 recall

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