The 2019 Audi S3's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 2 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V1980002021-22-03

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Audi S3 has accumulated 2 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags2

2 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi S3 Fuel Economy

25mpg combined

22city

29hwy

$3,250/yr

At 25 MPG combined, the 2019 Audi S3 delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

S3 - Automatic (AM-S7)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Audi S3

33States

34%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

6412%

FLFlorida

6212%

TXTexas

5611%

COColorado

295%

NYNew York

295%

NJNew Jersey

285%

ILIllinois

245%

GAGeorgia

204%

WAWashington

173%

PAPennsylvania

173%

DEDelaware

163%

AZArizona

163%

UTUtah

122%

CT10

DC10

MIMichigan

102%

MDMaryland

92%

NHNew Hampshire

92%

NC9

MO9

TN8

MA5

MN5

IN5

OK5

VA4

AR4

NV4

WI4

OH4

OR4

LA4

AL3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Audi S3: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2019 Audi S3 a good car to buy?

The 2019 Audi S3 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Audi S3?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Audi S3?

The 2019 Audi S3 delivers 25 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2019 Audi S3?

Out of 2 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2019 compare to other Audi S3 years?

Each Audi S3 model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Audi S3 overview page.