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2019 Audi S3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2019 Audi S3 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
2
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMar 22, 2021 · campaign 21V198000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
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Other years of the Audi S3
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Audi S3 have?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi S3 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi S3 get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.