This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Audi S3.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
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.
The 2015 to 2020 Audi S3 received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing for US-market vehicles. The model earned 4 stars in frontal crash protection and 4 stars in rollover resistance. Side crash protection and side pole crash protection both received 5-star ratings. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a major redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2015 to 2020 range tested.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag detection system may malfunction and turn off the passenger air bag even when someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the detection sensor mat and reprogram the detection control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
