repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi S3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi S3, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-823 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi S3 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
1Electrical system
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Audi S3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk. An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and…
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other S3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S3 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S3 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 AUDI S3. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V515000 (Seat Belts) and 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
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