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2017 Audi S3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 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 |
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| 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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| Mar 22, 201717V196000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationIf the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V196000
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Owner complaints by component9
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 56 |
| Power train | 1 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11 |
| Structure | 1 | 11 |
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
- Power train
“transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light…”
- Air bags
“I have contacted Audi dealerships in my area with regard to Manufacturer Recall Number 69BY NHTSA Recall Number 21V198. But they say they do not have the parts to fix the recall and have no idea when they can fix it”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2017 Audi S3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Other Audi S3 model years
- 20181 recall5 complaints
- 20172 recalls9 complaints
- 20163 recalls14 complaints
- 20152 recalls53 complaints
Other Audi models
- 2017 A46 recalls86 complaints
- 2017 A63 recalls20 complaints
- 2017 Q55 recalls42 complaints
- 2017 Q77 recalls320 complaints
- 2017 A35 recalls71 complaints
- 2017 A83 recalls8 complaints
- 2017 A53 recalls2 complaints
- 2017 A74 recalls1 complaint
- 2017 S62 recalls5 complaints
- 2017 Q33 recalls8 complaints
- 2017 TT3 recalls0 complaints
- 2017 S72 recalls6 complaints
2017 Audi S3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi S3 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Audi S3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (56%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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.
Check a specific Audi by VIN
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