Question 1

Is the Audi S3 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Audi S3 has 115 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2022 (5 complaints), 2018 (7 complaints), 2017 (10 complaints). Years to avoid: 2015 (71 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Audi S3 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2015 Audi S3. The 2015 model has the most complaints (71) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Audi S3?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Audi S3 are 2022 (5 complaints), 2018 (7 complaints), 2017 (10 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2022	5	The contact owns a 2022 AUDI S3. The contact recei...	Excellent Reliability
2018	7	CAR DOESN'T ENGAGE GEAR OR "JUMPS" WHEN REVERSE (R...	Above Average
2017	10	SEATPOD SENSOR FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG FAULT MESSAGE...	Above Average
2016	22	FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND ON W...	Average
2015	71	MY CAR'S PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT ABRUPTLY DEVELO...	Avoid This Year

Audi S3 — All Years

Audi S3 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid