2018 Audi S3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Audi S3.

20172019
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Audi S3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Fuel System

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Audi S3.

Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2018 Audi S3

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~153,152 vehicles.

21V198000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · Air Bags:on-off Switch Assembly
~153,152 affected

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.

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2018 Audi S3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Audi S3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Audi S3 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Audi S3?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2018 Audi S3 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 153,152 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Audi S3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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