- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Audi S3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2023 Audi S3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2022 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical S3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2023 Audi S3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2023 Audi S3 yet
Audi S3: every year compared
All S3 years2023 Audi S3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi S3 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2023 Audi Audi E-Tron GT | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A5 Coupe | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A3 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A4 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi E-Tron | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi A6 | 3 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A6 Allroad | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2023 Audi S3
Does the 2023 Audi S3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Audi S3: labels (December 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2023 Audi S3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2023 Audi S3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi S3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2023 Audi S3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data