AI Damage2025 Audi S3: common problems
The maker issued 454 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 454
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 194 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the…
This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning
- Summary of all Vin-4-Pin topics for August Check engine light after charging Rattle noise from sound…
Summary of all Vin-4-Pin topics for August Check engine light after charging Rattle noise from sound generator Vehicle sound malfunction warning Oil leak from oil filter drain off valve CEL: P003A00 Turbo Boost control…
- This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect
NHTSA lists 454 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi S3?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 454 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Audi S3?
NHTSA lists 454 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Audi S3 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.