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2015 Audi S3 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2015 Audi S3. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2015 Audi S3 recalls, newest first

March 22, 2021NHTSA 21V198000153,152 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

Summary
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.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Components
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger; Air bags › On-off switch assembly

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 19, 2019NHTSA 19V474000138,896 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2015 Audi S3 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags29
  2. Electrical system9
  3. Fuel/propulsion system7
  4. Power train6
  5. Seat belts5

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Questions

Does the 2015 Audi S3 have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2015 Audi S3 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Audi S3?
53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.