2024 Audi S3
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it.
Complaints filed rose from 0 in 2023 to 2 in 2024.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Combined MPG | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 23 / 32 | 23 / 32 | 23 / 32 | 23 / 31 | 23 / 31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 331 | 334 | 335 | 344 | 346 | |
| Complaints filed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi S3 have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Audi S3 get?
EPA rates it 26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Audi S3?
EPA estimates $3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 23 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | $3,000 | 335 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.