2019 Audi S3
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2019 Audi S3.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-04
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-22
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-12-23Air bags21V198000 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.
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.
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2023-12-12Recall queryClosed 2024-07-01 Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Audi S3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V198000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Audi S3 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi S3?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Audi S3 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.