Model year

2022 Audi S3

Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 28, 2022 to Feb 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year764k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2022 sedan
Severity index0.02022 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 Audi S3 peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2022 Audi S3 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Electrical system
1
Powertrain
1
Seat belts
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

7 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Audi S3

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi S3
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-823Nov 2, 2022Rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activatedBack-over prevention2,607Part replacement
22V-806Oct 26, 2022Infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next…Back-over prevention6,076Part replacement
22V-652Aug 29, 2022Front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectlyAirbags4,117Part replacement
22V-515Jul 20, 2022Retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crashSeat belts2,584Part replacement
22V-224Apr 6, 2022Child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manualChild seats466Part replacement
21V-825Oct 20, 2021Software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverseBack-over prevention2,857Not stated
21V-606Aug 5, 2021Rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properlySeat belts45,496Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 Audi S3

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 6, 2026Failure Jan 12, 2026Harleysville, PAElectrical system, Power train, Vehicle speed control

    2022 Audi S3 (8Y), ~35,000 miles. Vehicle developed “Gear selector malfunction. You may continue driving.” Dealer stated failure would eventually leave vehicle stranded. Gear selector replaced under partial goodwill. Immediately afterward, vehicle began experiencing communication faults U123100 and U123000 gateway module. Car reported fault 1/20 under dealership possession. Car was picked up by me 1/21 Since repair, GPS location is severely inaccurate (initially ~300 ft offset, escalating to over 50 miles, including placing vehicle in Atlantic Ocean). Vehicle displays incorrect speed limits while driving (35 MPH shown on 70 MPH highway). Constant warning chimes: “Traffic sign recognition unavailable.” These faults affect driver information systems and safety features while driving. Issues are persistent and worsening. Concerned about electronic network failure and loss of vehicle control or situational awareness. Clear progressive ADAS failure.

    NHTSA complaint 11716117
  2. Filed Sep 28, 2022Failure Sep 28, 2022Valhalla, NYAir bags, Seat belts

    The contact owns a 2022 AUDI S3. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V515000 (Seat Belts) and 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    NHTSA complaint 11486903
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

760 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • TSB_2082976_2 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
  • TSB_2082976_1 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
  • TSB_2079732_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
  • TSB_2079696_2 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A particularly noticeable factor is the vibration of the air column in a tire. When a tire starts to vibrate because of the road contact, this can lead to cavity resonances inside the tire that are transmitted via the wheel rim and the running gear to the v…
  • TSB_2078648_3 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
  • TSB_2077435_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are cracks on the friction ring surface on ceramic brake discs.
  • TSB_2076945_2 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
  • TSB_2075120_3 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
  • TSB_2074843_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
  • TSB_2074475_5 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides service information when DTC U0101000 is logged, lost communication with the TCM in diagnostic address 23.
  • TSB_2074436_3 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
  • TSB_20741717_15 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
  • TSB_2072304_4 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
  • TSB_2069904_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
  • TSB_2069331_8 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
  • TSB_2069078_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
  • TSB_2068999_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
  • TSB_2068629_3 Aug 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end.
  • TSB_2067132_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
  • TSB_2064681_6 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
  • TSB_2082846_1 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
  • TSB_2081573_4 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
  • TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
  • TSB_2078648_2 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
  • TSB_2073747_4 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
  • TSB_2073282_1 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
  • TSB_2071007_2 Jul 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is louver broken on the air vent for chest.
  • TSB_2061464_12 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
  • TSB_2043424_20 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
  • TSB_2082323_1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
  • TSB_2077458_2 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the immobilizer cannot be adapted after the loss of keys.
  • TSB_2076404_8 Jun 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR.
  • TSB_2076404_7 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR.
  • TSB_2074640_3 Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
  • TSB_2073867_3 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
  • TSB_2069331_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
  • TSB_2068573_5 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message.
  • TSB_2065960_6 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.
  • TSB_2064983_15 Jun 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit.
  • TSB_2059335_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
  • TSB_2052680_6 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage.
  • TSB_2074729_3 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
  • TSB_2080517_4 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
  • TSB_2077475_2 May 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB provides information when the gearbox warning light is on; event memory entry P0174A00/P174E00.
  • TSB_2077443_3 May 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work.
  • TSB_2075121_2 May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB provides information when the Airbag warning lamp lights up and event memory "B100B1B or B100A1B" is stored.
  • TSB_2074808_4 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years
  • TSB_2074058_4 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin describes a trim coating failure due to outside influence and not warrantable.
  • TSB_2067557_2 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).
  • AOS-26-25 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when …
  • TSB_2081828_1 Apr 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information to address whistling noises during calls, which change with engine speed.
  • TSB_2081722_1 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear.
  • TSB_2080517_3 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
  • TSB_2070568_6 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
  • TSB_2066315_4 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB provides information when the customer reports that the USB socket is missing, pushed in, or loose.
  • TSB_2065485_8 Apr 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiotn when voice control isn't working; telephone/SDS.
  • TSB_2022032_12 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
  • TSB_2081531_1 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.
  • TSB_2081409_1 Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.
  • TSB_2081405_1 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.