2016 AUDI S3
3 recalls, 22 complaints - 581 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
22V543000 Jul 27, 2022
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or depl... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
21V198000 Mar 22, 2021
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is oc... Read more
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
19V474000 Jun 19, 2019
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and de... Read more
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 29, 2026
Incident date: Mar 29, 2026
PANORAMIC SUNROOF Because I can not afford to inspect my sunroof, I have to resort to driving with a tilted panoramic defective sunroof that will not fully close. I fear for safety while driving, or parking anywhere when having to resort to shopping for groceries, weather hazards, highway hazards, ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 12, 2026
INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The battery rapidly depleted without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate dangerously in moving traffic. A Stabilitrak warning appeared on the display. I was fortunate t... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Apr 13, 2024
Incident date: Dec 22, 2022
Pre collision malfunction, RSA malfunction, LTA malfunction, Headlight malfunction. These warnings keep coming up showing the vehicle is not safe. Parts were ordered in February but are on back order. Might get by June. Vehicle has also rebooted the screens, tried to lane change, and failed to start... Read more
STEERING
Apr 13, 2024
Incident date: Dec 22, 2022
Faulty cheap radiator leaks on front tire causing me to lose traction on front wheel of motorcycle and crash
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2024
Incident date: Dec 22, 2022
Faulty cheap radiator leaks on front tire causing me to lose traction on front wheel of motorcycle and crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 5, 2023
Incident date: May 8, 2021
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WITHOUT WARNING, IN 8/2022 AND AGAIN IN 12/2022, THE VERTICAL WINDSHIELD PANELS FLEW OFF MY 2018 FORD EXPLORER SUV WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED ON US RT. 495 IN HAVERHILL MA., POTENTIALLY POSING A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
ENGINE
Feb 5, 2023
Incident date: May 8, 2021
Issues with Excessive Oil Consumption timing chain Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Feb 5, 2023
Incident date: May 8, 2021
Where do I start? We have taken this car into the Audi dealership four times due to the engine. Overheating and being almost stranded in the middle of nowhere with it because oil was needing to be added to the engine all the time and after charging us hundreds and hundreds of dollars to do to plug i... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 31, 2021
Incident date: Aug 31, 2021
1. PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN OFF FOR 2 WEEKS. 2. oN THE iNFORMATION SCREEN THERE HAS BEEN A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION EVER SINCE. 3. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR REPAIR TO DEALERSHIP FOR 3 TIMES AND THE ISSUE KEEPS COMING BACK.
SEAT BELTS
Jan 14, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
CAR HAD NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL 69Z4. AFTER AUDI DEALERSHIP PERFORMED WORK TO SATISFY RECALL 69Z4 (NHTSA 19V474), THE AFFECTED SYSTEM (PODS) NOW DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THIS RENDERS THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG INOPERABLE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS OCCUPIED. AUDI WILL NOT COVER THE ADDITIONAL REPA... Read more
SEATS
Jan 14, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
CAR HAD NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL 69Z4. AFTER AUDI DEALERSHIP PERFORMED WORK TO SATISFY RECALL 69Z4 (NHTSA 19V474), THE AFFECTED SYSTEM (PODS) NOW DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THIS RENDERS THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG INOPERABLE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS OCCUPIED. AUDI WILL NOT COVER THE ADDITIONAL REPA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 14, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
CAR HAD NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL 69Z4. AFTER AUDI DEALERSHIP PERFORMED WORK TO SATISFY RECALL 69Z4 (NHTSA 19V474), THE AFFECTED SYSTEM (PODS) NOW DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THIS RENDERS THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG INOPERABLE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS OCCUPIED. AUDI WILL NOT COVER THE ADDITIONAL REPA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 19, 2020
Incident date: Nov 11, 2020
POD WHICH CONTROLS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG
AIR BAGS
Dec 2, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2019
AIRBAG ISSUE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. A RECALL WAS DONE IN DECEMBER 2019 AND THE ISSUE PERSISTED AND NOW THE DEALER WANTS MORE THAN $1,300 TO FIX THE ISSUE.
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 28, 2020
AFTER BRINGING IN MY VEHICLE FOR SERVICE, THE DEALER INFORMED ME OF A NECESSARY RECALL REPAIR THAT WOULD PREVENT POTENTIAL PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILURE. I AUTHORIZED THE REPAIR, ALTHOUGH I HAD NOT ENCOUNTERED ANY ISSUES PRIOR. HOWEVER ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR, I BEGAN TO RECEIVE A FLASHING WARNING... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 26, 2020
Incident date: Sep 25, 2020
PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG SEAT SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY YET THE PROBLEM WASN'T FIXED. SEAT WONT DETECT PASSENGER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG WONT DEPLOY BECAUSE OF IT. AUDI SAYS THE WHOLE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IS A WEAR AND TEAR PART, WHICH IT IS NOT! THE NHSTSA MUST HOLD AUDI ACCOUNTAB... Read more
SEATS
Aug 11, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING AIR BAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNDER WARRANTY SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND FAILED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE $1400 DESPITE SAFETY RECALL AND INADEQUATE EFFORT MADE TO REPAIR VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE UNDER WARR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING AIR BAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. UNDER WARRANTY SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND FAILED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE $1400 DESPITE SAFETY RECALL AND INADEQUATE EFFORT MADE TO REPAIR VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE UNDER WARR... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 9, 2020
Incident date: Jan 9, 2020
VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL FOR THE 2017-2018 AUDI A3, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. THE CAR STARTS NORMALLY, SHIFTS INTO GEAR (DRIVE OR REVERSE) ACCELERATES NORMALLY, BEFORE THE ENGINE DIES (RPM GAUGE DROPS TO 0). THE CAR FORCES ME TO ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 3, 2020
Incident date: Jan 3, 2020
FRONT AIRBAG RECALL WAS JUST COMPLETED BUT THE CAR KEEPS TOGGLING THE FRONT AIRBAGS ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING. I ALSO GET A MESSAGE THAT SAYS AUDI PRE-SENSE SYSTEM FAULT. PIC ATTACHED.
AIR BAGS
Dec 5, 2019
Incident date: Nov 30, 2019
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND ON WHEN WHILE DRIVING AND WITH A PASSENGER SITTING ON THE SEAT. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE BEFORE FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THE ISSUE KEEPS SHOWING AGAIN. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED RECENTLY FOR THIS ISSUE.
SEATS
Dec 5, 2019
Incident date: Nov 30, 2019
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND ON WHEN WHILE DRIVING AND WITH A PASSENGER SITTING ON THE SEAT. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE BEFORE FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THE ISSUE KEEPS SHOWING AGAIN. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED RECENTLY FOR THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 AUDI S3
2016 Audi S3 4 DR AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 AUDI S3
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (All-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Premium | $2,900 |
CO2 Emissions: 340.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 AUDI S3
581 manufacturer communications from 411 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 71 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 57 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 26 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 25 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 23 |
| 010000 STEERING | 23 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 20 |
A9024852073747_1
Apr 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.
A9024842032113_9
Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9024832059335_5
Apr 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
A9424762073332_2
Apr 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
A2724712067906_5
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
A5724342017082_1
Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
SM 21-2024
Mar 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
SM 21-2024
Mar 22, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
A4824652063526_3
Mar 21, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS control module.
A4824652063526_3
Mar 21, 2024
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
This bulletin provides information for when the DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS control module.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A3924592043144_1
Mar 8, 2024
119340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.
A3924592043144_1
Mar 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.
A9124642044318_3
Feb 9, 2024
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the rear shelf when playing music, or driving on rough roads.
A9124632044694_3
Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A7024872038029_9
Feb 6, 2024
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
A9023672072568_1
Dec 22, 2023
275300 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after replacement.
A0023822047812_7
Dec 22, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.
A912306202432310
Dec 21, 2023
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A912306202432310
Dec 21, 2023
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A4523362072304_1
Dec 13, 2023
118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A4523362072304_1
Dec 13, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A4523362072304_1
Dec 13, 2023
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A9023562032113_8
Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A6923012059201_7
Nov 15, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information for when high beam assist or traffic sign detection limited, DTC 12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module.
A6623042030471_7
Nov 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
A6423952062618_3
Nov 10, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This bulletin provides information for when the frameless window auto-drop function is inoperative during freezing weather.
A0023812070568_2
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A7423262071893_1
Oct 25, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
A0123812028842_4
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
A0023762071721_1
Oct 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0023762071721_1
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A9123332058007_2
Oct 12, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.
A9123332058007_2
Oct 12, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.
A0023742052680_4
Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A4623522054385_3
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.
A4623512051095_8
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A462350202258412
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623492067132_2
Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.
A442303202256323
Sep 15, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.
A462348203418124
Sep 14, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023712070568_1
Sep 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
A9123262071264_1
Aug 23, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A9123262071264_1
Aug 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A9023322059335_4
Jul 19, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.
A6423922020552_1
Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
A8723452041717_9
Jul 19, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
A922336203815115
Jul 17, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
A6923912056406_4
Jun 30, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.
A4023632047758_1
Jun 29, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information for when the front shock absorber cap emits cracking noises or causes spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
A402364204342417
Jun 29, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides information for when creaking and squeaking noises emit from the front end on uneven roads.
A4823412028220_1
Jun 20, 2023
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
A4623452070679_1
Jun 20, 2023
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to the parking switch; DTC C100C07 and/or C100C29.
A102326201828810
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
A9423652061922_3
Jun 8, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
A4023592047758_1
Jun 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information for when cracking noises/spring jumps occur when steering or when maneuvering.
A4023592047758_1
Jun 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides information for when cracking noises/spring jumps occur when steering or when maneuvering.
A5723082027406_5
Jun 5, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.
A4023572047758_9
May 24, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop and shock absorber cap when cracking noises/spring jumps are detected when steering or maneuvering.
A922335203815114
May 22, 2023
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
A0023702021205_7
May 12, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
A942364201274916
May 9, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information for when there is moisture accumulation in the exterior lights.
A0023692031473_4
May 8, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
A0023692031473_4
May 8, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
A9423632061922_2
May 8, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
A402354204342416
May 8, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides instructions for instances where squeaking or creaking noises are heard when the vehicle is driven on uneven roads.
A912394201818713
May 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
A4423992056386_9
Apr 19, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4423982056386_8
Apr 18, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4623432069904_1
Apr 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4623432069904_1
Apr 18, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4623432069904_1
Apr 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A6623982046229_4
Apr 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on how to document optical defects in order to submit to Warranty.
A9623852059201_6
Apr 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains information for when the message appears in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
A9623852059201_6
Apr 13, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin contains information for when the message appears in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
A9023222032113_7
Apr 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
A3923532043144_9
Apr 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
A402353204342415
Apr 5, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides repair instructions for instances where creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when being driven on uneven roads.
A6423882047061_5
Mar 31, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
A192336202530314
Mar 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
A6423882047061_5
Mar 31, 2023
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
A9123832037809_1
Mar 23, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information on how to update the navigation map.
A4023512023187_7
Mar 23, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
A4023502043424_1
Feb 21, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides information for when creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when driven on uneven roads.
DC_91U7_CLS
Feb 17, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
SERV_ACT - Infotainment System Software ??A???A???A? Security Patch - closure announcement
A9623822056019_2
Feb 14, 2023
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.
A462341203418123
Feb 7, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
A9223332038151
Feb 6, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.
A012341201475312
Feb 6, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
A012341201475312
Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
DC_Alternator_6
Jan 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
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AUDI S3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI S3 across all model years (2015, 2023).
19
Total Recalls
123
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths