NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may display a blank or unresponsive image when you shift into reverse or activate park mode, preventing you from seeing behind your vehicle.
This page covers 10 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Audi S3.
27 mpg combined
8.7 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 2022 Audi S3 has 10 recalls, the most serious involving front passenger airbags that may not inflate properly in a crash and front seatbelt pretensioners that may not deliver enough force to restrain the driver or passenger.
The airbag and seatbelt concerns are related: the front passenger airbag may have been folded incorrectly and can tear during deployment, and the pretensioners on both front seats may fail to pull the belt tight in a crash, leaving occupants less protected. There is also a rear seatbelt concern where the retractor may not properly secure a child restraint system during a crash. Several recalls address the rearview camera, which can display a blank screen or fail to show an image at all when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, reducing visibility while backing up. Prior software and display fixes did not fully resolve this issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple filings exist. Finally, the child seat anchor points in the rear are marked with the wrong symbol, which does not match the owner's manual and can lead to a child seat being installed incorrectly.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may display a blank or unresponsive image when you shift into reverse or activate park mode, preventing you from seeing behind your vehicle.
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What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may fail to display when you shift into reverse or activate parking mode, which violates safety regulations requiring the camera to work in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace your rearview camera. You'll receive a notification by mail with instructions to schedule the service.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The infotainment system can suffer internal damage when the vehicle shuts off, causing the rearview camera display to stop working when you restart the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-front airbag may not have been folded properly during manufacturing, which could prevent it from inflating correctly during a crash.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will replace the passenger-front airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly during manufacturing, which could affect its proper deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt pretensioners for the driver and front passenger seats may fail to activate properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace both driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may not grip firmly enough to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The child seat anchor fittings have incorrect symbols printed on them compared to what the owner's manual shows, making it unclear how to properly install child safety seats.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four anchor fitting sleeves at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying initially when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software parameters at no cost to restore rear-view display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear middle seat belt's automatic locking mechanism may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
