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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WAUBFGFF2F1012498 · Checked Sep 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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WAUBFGFF2F1•••••• 2015 Audi S3

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2015 Audi S3 build (6 vs 3).

6on this build
53on the model
20builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Air Bags 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Power Train 1 Electrical System 1

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Air Bags crash Nov 2022
I got into an accident and my air bags didn’t deploy
Electrical System Apr 2021
Audi as issued TSB #2043968/1 for electrical issues in rear trunk. The wiring harness can break when trunk lid is opened or closed, causing it to pinch and severe wires. Causing the rear lights to malfunction flashers not working brake lights not working, reverse lights not…
Engine And Engine Cooling Aug 2014
My vehicle suffered loss of power and as a result too much of hesitation , it behaved as if it is about to stop on highway.it is a new car and thought it could be bad gas , changed gas station made sure gas is not an issue and hesitation/loss of power continues. I was about to…
Power Train Apr 2014
The car has high idle RPM (900+), and therefore begins to accelerate as soon as brake is released. This makes parking or moving forward a small distance difficult and sometimes causes the driver to jam on brake with the sudden movement. If driver is not constantly aware of…
Air Bags Sep 2022
A recall for my car's PODS system has been in place since March of 2021 but Audi continues to inform me that the part is not available to fix the recall. It has been a year and a half since the recall and the passenger airbag in my car continues to turn on and off randomly. I…
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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 WAUBFGFF2F1012498 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.