NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Audi S3 Safety Record
The 2022 Audi S3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 7 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Audi S3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving a critical gap in its safety assessment. Consequently, no star ratings or a computed Safety Index score are available for this model year. The federal record does, however, detail a Moderate recall and complaint burden band. Seven recall campaigns have been issued, addressing components as fundamental to safety as the front passenger air bag and seat belt pretensioners. Despite these active manufacturer interventions on safety-critical parts, zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. This absence of reported field incidents, coupled with a robust recall record, suggests proactive engagement with potential issues. Yet, without crash-test data, MotorCaliber cannot position the 2022 Audi S3 on a comprehensive crash-safety spectrum; an untested status does not equate to either safety or unsafety.
The 2022 Audi S3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band alongside seven recall campaigns, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi S3?
The 2022 Audi S3's federal safety record is defined primarily by its recall activity. Seven campaigns were initiated in a single model year. Two of these, concerning the front passenger air bag and the seat belt pretensioner, address core occupant protection systems. A third recall for the back-over camera impacts active safety. This cluster of campaigns places the 2022 S3 in the Moderate burden band. No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year. For context on the S3 model line, the 2020 Audi S3 held a Safety Index of 89, and the 2019 model had a Safety Index of 84. These earlier figures apply only to their respective model years.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi S3 have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi S3 carries seven recall campaigns. The most safety-critical address front passenger air bag deployment failure, seat belt pretensioner retention force, and child seat LATCH anchor fitting sleeves. Two additional campaigns cover the rearview camera display function, which relates to back-over prevention, and an infotainment touchscreen unit. NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the campaigns listed in our data. Owners should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, because remedy completion varies by vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V823000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK
Reported 2022-11-02
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL22V652000
Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
Reported 2022-08-29
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER22V515000
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
Reported 2022-07-20
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR22V224000
Risk: An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
Reported 2022-04-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V825000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Reported 2021-10-20
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR21V606000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Reported 2021-08-05
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi S3?
NHTSA's complaint database shows zero owner complaints filed against the 2022 Audi S3 in the record we cover. No components, no crash allegations, no fire allegations, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths appear. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations rather than established facts, the absence of filings is noted as a data point, not a safety certification.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi S3?
Before purchasing any used 2022 Audi S3, prospective buyers should verify its recall status. A VIN check via nhtsa.gov is recommended to confirm whether open recalls pertaining to the airbag, seatbelt pretensioner, LATCH anchors, or camera systems have been remedied. The status of these campaigns is vehicle-specific and not uniformly applied across the model year.
- The 2022 Audi S3 has no NHTSA crash-test rating or Safety Index for this model year. Not tested does not mean safe or unsafe.
- Seven recall campaigns were issued for this model year, including a front passenger air bag recall and a seat belt pretensioner recall, both of which are occupant-protection critical.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2022 Audi S3 in the record we cover, though complaints are unverified allegations and their absence is not a safety certification.
- Verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchasing any specific 2022 Audi S3, because individual vehicles may have unrepaired campaigns regardless of model-year recall history.
FAQ2022 Audi S3 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi S3 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 7 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi S3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi S3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi S3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi S3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S3 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.