How many recalls does the 2016 Audi S3 have?

The 2016 Audi S3 has 4 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 Audi S3?

The most recent recall was issued on July 27, 2022 and relates to the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2016 Audi S3?

Yes, there are 4 high-risk recalls for the 2016 Audi S3 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2016 Audi S3 affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2016 Audi S3: Recalls, Complaints & Crash Test Ratings

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

26 mpg combined

9 L/100km

Subcompact Cars

City23 mpg(10.2 L/100km)

Highway31 mpg(7.6 L/100km)

Combined26 mpg(9 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,950/yr

Tailpipe CO₂340 g/mi

EPA GHG Score6/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.

2016 Audi S3 Crash Test Ratings

5/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2016 Audi S3 Owner Complaints

For the 2016 Audi S3, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the airbag system, which accounts for the majority of reports filed. Owners most commonly describe the passenger airbag deactivating unexpectedly, the dashboard indicator shows the airbag as off even when the seat is occupied by an adult. Several owners report the passenger seat sensor as the apparent source, with the system failing to recognize occupancy correctly and leaving the passenger airbag inoperable. Multiple owners describe returning to dealers repeatedly for the same issue without a lasting fix. Seat complaints make up the second most-reported category, and at least some of these appear connected to the same passenger seat sensor problem. Engine complaints appear in a single report and don't reflect a clear pattern across multiple owners.

14

Total Complaints

By System

air bags
6
seats
3
unknown or other
2
engine
1
visibility/wiper
1

2016 Audi S3 Recalls

The 2016 Audi S3 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag inflator, which can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential for serious injury or death.

The remaining three recalls all center on the passenger occupant detection system, a sensor that determines whether someone is sitting in the front passenger seat and whether the airbag should be active. In two related filings, a fault in this system can cause it to incorrectly switch off the passenger airbag even when a person is occupying the seat, leaving that occupant without airbag protection in a crash. The instrument panel will typically display an error message and sound a warning chime when this happens, which at least gives the driver a visible signal that something is wrong. A third filing describes a similar outcome caused by a faulty electrical contact within the same detection system, which can trick the system into reading a false fault and deactivating the airbag. In each case, the real-world risk is the same: a front-seat passenger who would normally be protected by the airbag may not be, and the consequences in a crash could be significantly more severe as a result.

All 4 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

July 27, 2022

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

At a glance

What can fail

The front passenger air bag may explode or deploy incorrectly during deployment.

2016 Audi S3