Audi S3 recalls

12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

22V901000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information.EquipmentFree repair297unitsDec 202222V823000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2,607unitsNov 202222V806000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement6,076unitsOct 202222V652000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.Air bagsFree replacement4,117unitsAug 202222V543000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallDuring air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.Air bagsFree replacement1,216unitsJul 202222V515000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the…Seats & beltsFree replacement2,584unitsJul 202222V224000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Child Seat recallThe child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's…Seats & beltsFree replacement466unitsApr 202221V825000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallA software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair2,857unitsOct 202121V606000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing…Seats & beltsFree replacement45KunitsAug 202121V198000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.Air bagsFree replacement153KunitsMar 202119V474000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and…Air bagsFree replacement139KunitsJun 201917V196000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the…Air bagsFree software update12KunitsMar 2017