NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi S3 Safety Record
The 2023 Audi S3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Audi S3, lacking any federal crash-test ratings, does not carry a Safety Index score from our publication. This absence of data means no star ratings are available to assess its performance in collisions. On file with federal regulators is a single recall campaign, with zero owner complaints recorded by NHTSA for this model year. This limited information provides neither an endorsement nor a warning, as crash-test performance and recall burden represent distinct aspects of vehicle safety.
The 2023 Audi S3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall on record, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi S3?
The 2023 Audi S3, as a newer model, has not yet generated significant data within the federal safety record. No owner complaints for this model year are on file with NHTSA. The single recall issued addresses an administrative label matter, not a structural or powertrain safety defect, and carries no associated emergency driving restriction. No crash, fire, injury, or death allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 S3. While this absence of complaints could indicate a strong safety profile, it also reflects the limited time this three-year-old vehicle has been on the market. For those seeking crash-test data for the S3 model line, the 2020 model year received a Safety Index of 89, and the 2019 model year earned 84. These scores are specific to their respective model years and do not apply to the 2023 S3.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi S3 have any recalls?
The single recall on record for the 2023 Audi S3 involves an equipment label issue: Volkswagen Group of America identified that the Safety Certification label on certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles may be incorrect or missing required information. NHTSA has issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory tied to this campaign.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS22V901000
Risk: Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
Reported 2022-12-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi S3?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi S3. There are no reported crash allegations, no reported fire allegations, no reported injuries, and no reported fatalities in the federal complaint database for this model year. No top components are flagged.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi S3?
A significant concern for the 2023 Audi S3 is a recall issued for its Safety Certification label. Prospective owners should verify through NHTSA's free VIN lookup tool whether this recall has been addressed on any specific vehicle before purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Audi S3, so no Safety Index score or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2023 S3: a Safety Certification label issue affecting certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles, with no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory attached.
- NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 S3, meaning no unverified allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death are currently on file for this model year.
- Tested sibling years exist within the S3 lineage, including a 2020 Safety Index of 89 and a 2019 Safety Index of 84, but those scores apply to those model years only and do not represent the 2023 vehicle.
FAQ2023 Audi S3 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi S3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Audi S3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi S3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.