2019 AUDI S3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 AUDI S3
The 2019 AUDI S3 has received a total of 2 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 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 AUDI S3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 AUDI S3, potentially affecting up to 306,304 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2019 AUDI S3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 AUDI S3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 Audi S3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair would take two days. The contact took the vehicle back to his residence as the dealer declined to provide him with a rental. The contact later contacted the dealer who informed him that the next service availability date was 03/23/3022. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI S3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V474000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AUDI ARLINGTON (3200 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204, (703) 739-7460) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Safety Rating for the 2019 AUDI S3
The 2019 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 2019 AUDI S3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 AUDI S3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2080329_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
A2624532074768_1 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides service information regarding when there is traction interruption with sporty noise from the exhaust sustem at full load acceleration.
A9123332058007_2 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.
A3923532043144_9 — POWER TRAIN
This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
A4622352034143_8 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions for opening a TAC ticket for ceramic brake repairs.
A4822192065872_2 — STEERING
This bulletin provides instructions for a software update for a DTC in the power steering control unit, which may be discovered during inspection work.
A6921632061030_3 — SEAT BELTS
This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B, B102229, and/or B102202 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
A4020092047758_5 — SUSPENSION
This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
A4220432059240_1 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
This bulletin contains repair instructions for knocking or rattling when driving on uneven roads.
A4420762059234_1 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This bulletin contains information on why the TPMS message 'Tire pressure: malfunction!' appears without DTCs.
Showing 10 of 17 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 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 — 10 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S3 — 7 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S3 (current)
- 2020 AUDI S3 — 1 complaint
- 2021 AUDI S3 — 0 complaints
- 2022 AUDI S3 — 5 complaints
- 2023 AUDI S3 — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI S3 — 4 complaints