NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Audi S3 Safety Record
The 2024 Audi S3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Audi S3 presents a rare absence of federal crash-test data. NHTSA has not published star ratings for this model year, nor has it conducted any assessments that would allow for the calculation of a Safety Index. Consequently, a direct comparison of its crash performance against tested vehicles remains unavailable. The recall record for the 2024 S3 is clear, with zero recalls on file. Owner complaints are minimal, totaling only two unverified reports to NHTSA, none of which cite crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. The lack of crash-test information means that MotorCaliber cannot assign a definitive safety score for this model year.
The 2024 Audi S3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the Clean recall and complaint burden band, according to 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi S3?
The 2024 Audi S3 has no NHTSA crash-test ratings, nor any rollover data. The model enters the record with no recalls. Two unverified owner complaints have been filed, citing four distinct component categories; these filings do not include reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This record, which reflects a low volume of federal safety actions and consumer filings for a vehicle on the road for roughly two years, places the 2024 S3 in the Clean burden band. The Clean designation reflects only the recall and complaint record, carrying no implication about crash performance. For comparison, the 2020 S3 earned a Safety Index of 89, and the 2019 S3 scored 84; these scores are specific to those model years.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi S3 have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi S3 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov to confirm no campaign has been issued after the most recent data pull.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Audi S3?
Two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Audi S3, touching four components: Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Back Over Prevention. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA or Audi.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi S3?
The 2024 Audi S3 currently shows no open recalls on file with NHTSA. This is a preliminary indication, as recalls can be issued at any point in a vehicle's lifespan. Prospective buyers should verify the VIN at nhtsa.gov for the most current recall information prior to purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Audi S3, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi S3 with NHTSA, meaning no active recall campaigns, park-outside advisories, or do-not-drive notices apply at this time.
- Two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, spanning Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Back Over Prevention components, with no confirmed injuries, deaths, crashes, or fires in those filings.
- Tested sibling years are available for reference: the 2020 Audi S3 holds a Safety Index of 89 and the 2019 holds 84, but those scores apply only to those respective model years and cannot be applied to the 2024.
FAQ2024 Audi S3 safety questions
Was the 2024 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 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi S3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Audi S3 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi S3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Audi S3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S3 2024.
- 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.