2020 Audi S3

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2020 Audi S3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:29.754Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 1 complaint 2020 1 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints
2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020 1 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024
2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020 1 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024

2020: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
201553
201614
20179
20185
20192
20201
20210
20222
20230
20242

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

  2. I
    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

2020 Audi S3 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V198000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2020 Audi S3 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2020 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.