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2023 Audi S3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 S3 years

The 2023 Audi S3 has 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a complaint index of 11 — ranking 9th out of 10 model years, near the low-complaint end of the lineup.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 32 hwy

Top 2023 Audi S3 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2023 Audi S3 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V901000Dec 7, 2022Other297 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

    Risk: Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

2023 Audi S3 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,050
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other S3 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021No verdict001—
2022No verdict442727
2023No verdict110126
2024No verdict672026

All Audi S3 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Audi S3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Audi S3 has 0 complaints and a complaint index of 11, which ranks 9th of 10 model years — among the lowest complaint counts for this model.
Does the 2023 Audi S3 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Audi S3, involving a missing weight capacity label on the Safety Certification tag; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi S3?
The EPA rates the 2023 Audi S3 at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.
What year Audi S3 should I avoid?
Among the years tracked, 2015 (complaint index 100), 2016 (89), and 2017 (78) are flagged as Avoid years, while 2023 has a much lower complaint index of 11.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.