Worst 2016 Audi S3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Seat-Related Issues
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Audi S3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 11 | — | — | 48,429 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Audi S3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2016 Audi S3
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~293,264 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
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.
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.
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2016 Audi S3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Audi S3 reliable?
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Does the 2016 Audi S3 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi S3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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