Should I Buy a Audi S3?

Complete buying guide for the Audi S3: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Audi S3 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Passenger Airbag Deactivation — 3 reports
• Wiper Blade Noise And Visibility Issues — 1 reports
• Multiple Electrical And Sensor Errors — 1 reports
• Missing Safety Certification Label Information — 1 reports
• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 1 reports
• Front Passenger Airbag Incorrect Folding — 1 reports
• Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadequate Retention Force — 1 reports
• Child Seat Anchorage Marking Error — 1 reports
• Rear Seat Belt Retractor Issue — 1 reports
• Rear Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction — 1 reports

All Model Years