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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WAUB1GFF2G1062835 · Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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WAUB1GFF2G1•••••• 2016 Audi S3

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2016 Audi S3 build (3 vs 2).

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14on the model
9builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 3 Seats 1

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Air Bags Aug 2021
1. Passenger airbag has been off for 2 weeks. 2. On the information screen there has been a system malfunction ever since. 3. Car has been taken for repair to dealership for 3 times and the issue keeps coming back
Air Bags Jan 2020
Front airbag recall was just completed but the car keeps toggling the front airbags on and off when driving. I also get a message that says audi pre-sense system fault. Pic attached
Air Bags Nov 2019
Front passenger airbag keeps shutting off and on when while driving and with a passenger sitting on the seat. Car was repaired once before for the same issue but the issue keeps showing again. A recall has been issued recently for this issue

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WAUB1GFF2G1062835 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.