The 2022 Audi S3's low safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V2240002022-06-04

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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22V5150002022-20-07

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

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22V6520002022-29-08

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.

An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

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21V6060002021-05-08

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

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 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Audi S3 Fuel Economy

27mpg combined

23city

32hwy

$3,050/yr

At 27 MPG combined, the 2022 Audi S3 delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

S3 - Automatic (AM-S7)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$3,050/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2022 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 2022.

2022 Audi S3: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2022 Audi S3 a good car to buy?

The 2022 Audi S3 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Audi S3?

Yes, 4 recalls 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 2022 Audi S3?

The 2022 Audi S3 delivers 27 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

How does the 2022 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.