2018 Audi S3 Recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year.
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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.
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2018 Audi S3 Recalls
The 2018 Audi S3 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record. The affected components include AIR BAGS. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Audi dealership.
If you own a 2018 Audi S3, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Audi. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2018 Audi S3 recall repaired, contact your nearest Audi dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Audi S3 has a total of 19 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Audi S3 recalls →
2018 Audi S3 Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi S3 have?
The 2018 Audi S3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record.
What parts are affected by the 2018 Audi S3 recalls?
The 2018 Audi S3 recalls affect the following components: AIR BAGS.
Are 2018 Audi S3 recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Audi dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2018 Audi S3 has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.