2022 AUDI S3 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 AUDI S3 has 0 complaints and 48 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to rear visibility and child restraint anchorage, as reflected in the recall data. No consumer complaints have been recorded for this model year.
The vehicle has multiple recalls addressing a variety of safety-related components and systems. These recalls primarily involve child restraint systems, rearview camera functionality, and seat belt mechanisms among others.
Recalls- Child seat anchorage sleeves. Recall 22V224000 affects 466 vehicles where the child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked, causing potential confusion during installation and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves free of charge.
- Rearview camera display failure. Recall 22V823000 covers 2,607 vehicles with rearview cameras that may show a blank or unresponsive image when reversing or parking, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. The fix involves replacing the rearview camera at no cost to owners.
- Rearview camera software error. Recall 21V825000 affects 2,857 vehicles where a software error prevents the rear-view image from initially displaying when reversing, decreasing driver rear visibility. Dealers will update infotainment system parameters free of charge.
- Rear seat belt retractors. Recall 21V606000 includes 45,496 vehicles where rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate prematurely, preventing proper child restraint system security and increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace middle-rear seat belt assemblies as needed at no charge.
Owners with repeated repairs related to these recalls or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consider consulting legal resources if unresolved issues persist after authorized dealer service.
2022 AUDI S3 Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
51426
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 AUDI S3
466 vehicles affected
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 AUDI S3
2607 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 AUDI S3
45496 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
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.
2022 AUDI S3
2857 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.