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WAUBFGFF0F1••••••2015 Audi S3
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2015 Audi S3 build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
53on the model
20builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Air Bags 2Seat Belts 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemNov 2024
Gear Shift Micro Switch This is a documented issue recalled for VW and Audi vehicles between 2015-2019. VW recalled all and still is fixing the issue in cars from those years, yet AUDI decided to just offer an extended warranty to those cars for that specific issue. Who is…
Air BagsJul 2021
Passenger Air bag light that indicates it is OFF and pre sense safety system failure . This has been occurring for years on my 2015 A3 . How long does the manufacture have to repair said problem ?
Power TrainJun 2019
I am writing in regards to a safety issue I recently became aware of after visiting my audi dealership. With approximately 47,000 miles on the odometer I noticed a beeping noise. I had my car inspected and there were no results at that time. Over the last several months the…
EngineFeb 2019
2015 audi s3 water pump failed just after the warranty expired at 52k miles requiring $1500 in repairs. The water pump had been leaking through the weep hole for some time. Leak was discovered while car was stationary in garage. I would expect more from a quality perspective…
Electrical SystemSep 2024
Tail lights stopped working, the wire harness in the vehicle is known to get sheared due to a pinch point at the trunk hinge, this pinch point over a period of time will result in damage to the wire harness that controls the rear taillights as well as the opening and closing…
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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 WAUBFGFF0F1050988 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.