Audi S3 years to avoid
Every Audi S3 model year on file (2015-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2016
Worst year on file
53.5
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2015
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 Audi S3 | 53.5 Medium | 14 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2015 Audi S3 | 52.9 Medium | 53 | Air Bags |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Audi S3 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 52.9 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2016 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 53.5 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.