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Audi S3 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Audi S3 (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 26 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 12 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Audi S3 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2025 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2024 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2023 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 S3 | 1 | 27 mpg | 7 | 2 | — |
| 2020 S3 | 1 | 25 mpg | 1 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2019 S3 | 1 | 25 mpg | 1 | 2 | 5/5 |
| 2018 S3 | 1 | 25 mpg | 1 | 5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 S3 | 1 | 24 mpg | 2 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2016 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | 3 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2015 S3 | 1 | 26 mpg | 2 | 53 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Audi S3 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi S3 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 22V901000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Dec 7, 2022; model years 2023
- 22V823000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Nov 2, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V806000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, reported Oct 26, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V652000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Aug 29, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V543000 — Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module, reported Jul 27, 2022; model years 2016
- 22V515000 — Seat belts: Pretensioner, reported Jul 20, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V224000 — Child seat: Vehicle latch anchor, reported Apr 6, 2022; model years 2022
- 21V825000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 20, 2021; model years 2022
- 21V606000 — Seat belts, reported Aug 5, 2021; model years 2022
- 21V198000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Mar 22, 2021; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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