2017 AUDI S3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI S3
The 2017 AUDI S3 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification (1 complaint), and Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI S3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 AUDI S3, potentially affecting up to 317,922 vehicles.
Recall 21V198000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
| 153,152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 occupied.
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.
View full details →Recall 21V198000 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
| 153,152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 occupied.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V196000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 11,618 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such,...
Consequence: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI S3
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI S3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light came on
transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light came on
I have contacted Audi dealerships in my area with regard to Manufacturer Recall Number 69BY NHTSA Recall Number 21V198. But they say they do not have the parts to fix the recall and have no idea when they can fix it
The contact owns a 2017 Audi S3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and the contact was notified that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi S3. The front passenger seat air bag warning light failed to illuminate whether there was a passenger seated in the seat or not. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the part was not available. Several months later an appointment was scheduled; however, later the contact was informed that the part was not available. The contact stated that he rescheduled the appointment for 5/11/2022 and before going to the dealer he called to confirm however, he was informed that parts were not in stock and that the recall was closed due to parts not being available. The dealer stated that there was no time frame for parts availability. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The case was closed due to an appointment being made. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 49,500.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI S3
The 2017 AUDI S3 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI S3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI S3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A3524522070217_3 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides informatoni when the Gearbox warning comes on; various DTCs in the TCM.
A4022482043424_1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
A9121782050565_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH.
A8520232061673_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin contains instructions for properly removing the instrument panel vents.
A6920612061030_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B and B102229 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
SSP 920273 — EQUIPMENT
Self study book covering the new 2.5L engine offered in the TTRS and S3.
A401762 2047758- — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
MY 2017 A3-S3 SE — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
"DRIVER ASSISTANCE SECTION: REMOVE ""HEAD-UP DISPLAY WITH NAVIGATION AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS INFORMATION (SAME AS VIRTUAL COCKPIT?)"""
MY 2017 A3-S3 SE — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW DOCUMENT
2017 A3-S3 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FLUID CAPACITY TABLE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI S3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S3
- 2015 AUDI S3 — 69 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S3 — 21 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S3 (current)
- 2018 AUDI S3 — 7 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S3 — 2 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S3 — 1 complaint
- 2021 AUDI S3 — 0 complaints
- 2022 AUDI S3 — 5 complaints