2021 Audi S3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Audi S3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2021 Audi S3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Audi S3 recalls 1
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Se…
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this r…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Audi S3. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 132
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 132.
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
Bulletin A9424762073332_2 · Apr 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a warning for the 3rd brake light; DTC B12C615.
Bulletin A9424752073316_1 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2024This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
Bulletin A9424722073282_1 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2024This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
Bulletin A9124632044694_3 · Equipment · Feb 2024This bulletin provides information for when DTC C101AF1, C101BF1, C101CF1, C101DF1 are stored in the ABS control unit with the message "magnetic field too low".
Bulletin A4524372072549_1 · Electrical System · Jan 2024This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
Bulletin A0023752066297_3 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
Bulletin A2723602067906_3 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2023This bulletin provides information for a loose engine oil filler cap is loose, DTCs P06800, P227900, P050700.
Bulletin A0123622070915_1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2023This bulletin provides information for when a cracking noise is heard from the front end when changing direction.
Bulletin A4023622061464_5 · Structure · Jun 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S3. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Audi S3. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat. Safety Risk: A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by…
Transport Canada #2021486 · Aug 2021Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi S3
The Audi S3 is a performance version of the Audi A3 small family car, produced by German automaker Audi since 1999. S3 variants of have been produced from the first generation through the fourth generation of Audi A3.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.