Audi S3
2015–2019 only
2015–2019 Audi S3 models have 102 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 42,500 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2015–2019 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi S3 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2015–2019 only
Median onset: 42,500 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 2,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 33,500 miles.
Median onset: 60,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 36,000 miles.
Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 21,852 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Median onset: 22,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 32,000 miles.
Typical repair: $340–$640 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2015–2019 model years. See the full Audi S3 report for every year and full specs/safety data.