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2015 Audi S3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 22, 202121V198000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V198000
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| Jun 19, 201919V474000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V474000
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Owner complaints by component53
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29 | 55 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 13 |
| Power train | 6 | 11 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 9 |
| Engine | 4 | 8 |
| Seats | 4 | 8 |
| Wheels | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 2 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“A non-serviceable, faulty rollover valve inside the gas tank is causing the vehicle to leak fuel (also fails to contain fuel in the event of a rollover - exacerbating fire hazards in the event of an accident).”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“I am reporting a Safety Remedy Denial by Audi of America (Case #[XXX]) regarding a failed suction jet pump and charcoal canister in my 2015 Audi S3.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Gas pump shuts off and stops pumping fuel into my car with a loud hissing noise before it shuts down the pump. I can not properly fill my vehicle with gas. This is not a single incident it is an ongoing problem.”
Other Audi S3 model years
- 20181 recall5 complaints
- 20172 recalls9 complaints
- 20163 recalls14 complaints
- 20152 recalls53 complaints
Other Audi models
- 2015 A44 recalls44 complaints
- 2015 A64 recalls22 complaints
- 2015 Q56 recalls99 complaints
- 2015 Q72 recalls45 complaints
- 2015 A37 recalls180 complaints
- 2015 A85 recalls31 complaints
- 2015 A53 recalls9 complaints
- 2015 A73 recalls5 complaints
- 2015 S62 recalls5 complaints
- 2015 Q32 recalls24 complaints
- 2015 S84 recalls6 complaints
- 2015 S73 recalls1 complaint
2015 Audi S3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Audi S3 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi S3. The most recent, 21V198000 (reported March 22, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2015 Audi S3 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Audi S3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 53 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Audi S3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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