The worst 2021 Audi S3 problems
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Recalls 1
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298 and Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Recall number 21V606000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Audi S3 132
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a warning for the 3rd brake light; DTC B12C615.
- This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information for when DTC C101AF1, C101BF1, C101CF1, C101DF1 are stored in the ABS...
- This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
- This bulletin provides information for a loose engine oil filler cap is loose, DTCs P06800, P227900, P050700.
- This bulletin provides information for when a cracking noise is heard from the front end when changing...
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Questions about the 2021 Audi S3
Is the 2021 Audi S3 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Audi S3.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Audi S3?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi S3 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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