Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Audi S3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Audi S3 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V823000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V806000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V652000 Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V515000 Seat Belt Tensioners May Not Restrain Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V224000 Incorrect Child Seat Anchorage Symbol/FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V825000 Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Audi S3 has minimal recall activity and few owner complaints, suggesting moderate reliability. However, the diversity of reported issues might hint at potential concerns with electronic components or powertrain elements.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| seat belts | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Seatbelt sensor issues
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive speed control
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Audi S3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.