2015 S3
- $41,100
- from (MSRP)
- 7
- trims







| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T Premium Plus quattro→ 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM) | $41,100 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn quattro 2.0T Progressiv→ Audi S3 | $45,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0T Prestige quattro→ 2.0T Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM) | $47,000 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn quattro 2.0T Technik→ Audi S3 | $48,900 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro S tronic→ 2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro S tronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TFSI (292 Hp) quattro S tronic→ 2.0 TFSI (292 Hp) quattro S tronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro→ 2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
21V198000 · 153,152 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a loose wiring connection for the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even though the seat may be occupied. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off". Safety Risk: An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new connector for the passenger occupant detection system. The wiring will also be re-routed under the seat.
2019308 · 15,723 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
19V474000 · 138,896 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer