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Audi S3
Model Overview
If good things come in small packages, the S3 is proof. It's the subcompact entry point to Audi's range of S-badged sports cars, combining nimble handling with the brand's Quattro AWD expertise. Like all Audi models, the S3 looks and feels expensive inside and out. It's an accessible way to enjoy the brand's performance and quality interior furnishings in a city-friendly small sedan.
The name was changed from S3 to S3 Sedan in 2018.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2022-403
Recall date
2022-07-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
61C1 & 69DY
Units Affected:
202
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not inflate properly and small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag module.
Recall number
2021-169
Recall date
2021-03-22
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69BY
Units Affected:
18,204
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a person is seated in the front passenger seat.
Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off when it should be turned on could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. To reduce the safety risk, Audi recommends that if the PODS in your vehicle is not working properly, you should contact an Audi dealer for assistance right away and not transport a person in the front-passenger seat until the PODS has been repaired.
Recall number
2019-308
Recall date
2019-06-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69Z4
Units Affected:
15,723
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a loose wiring connection for the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even though the seat may be occupied. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new connector for the passenger occupant detection system. The wiring will also be re-routed under the seat.
Recall number
2017-165
Recall date
2017-03-22
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69Q3
Units Affected:
1,332
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the airbag control module may not properly classify an out of position front passenger seat occupant. In the event of a crash, the airbag could deploy the front passenger airbag with more force than required, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will update the airbag control module software.
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