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2024 Audi S3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

67/100

#4 most-complained of 10 S3 years

The 2024 Audi S3 has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #4 highest of 10 S3 model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 32 hwy

Top 2024 Audi S3 problems

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

  1. Brakes1 (50%)
  2. Electrical System1 (50%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
2024 Audi S3 complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2024Jul 2024
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Jul 2024; peak Feb 2024 (3).

2024 Audi S3 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022No verdict442727
2023No verdict110126
2024No verdict672026

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Audi S3 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Audi S3 ranks #4 of 10 among S3 model years (Complaint Index 67/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi S3?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Audi S3 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2024 Audi S3 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Audi S3?
EPA rates the 2024 Audi S3 at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.