Dealer Price:
$41,100 - $41,100
Original MSRP:
$38,224 - $38,224
Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 21V198000 |
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Mfg's Report Date | MAR 21, 2021 |
Component | AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Number of Units Affected | 153152 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied. |
Consequence | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
Remedy | Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY. |
Manufacturer Recall Number | 69BY |
Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn quattro 2.0T Prestige | $41,100 | $38,224 | $623 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn quattro 2.0T Premium Plus | $41,100 | $38,224 | $623 / Month* | |
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2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Aluminum Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | • | • |
Body-Colored Door Handles | • | • |
Body-Colored Front Bumper | • | • |
Body-Colored Rear Bumper | • | • |
Chrome Grille | • | • |
Clearcoat Paint | • | • |
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | • | • |
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade | • | • |
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | • | • |
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | • | • |
Full LED Headlights -inc: cornering and all-weather functionality | • | |
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | • | • |
Headlights w/Delay-Off | • | |
LED Brakelights | • | • |
Light Tinted Glass | • | • |
Lip Spoiler | • | • |
Metal-Look Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | |
Metal-Look Power Side Mirrors w/Turn Signal Indicator | • | |
Perimeter/Approach Lights | • | • |
Programmable Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | |
Rear Fog Lamps | • | • |
Rocker Panel Extensions | • | • |
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets | • | • |
Steel Spare Wheel | • | • |
Tires: 225/40R18 Summer Performance | • | • |
Trunk Rear Cargo Access | • | • |
Wheels: 8.0J x 18" 5-Arm Double Spoke S3 Design | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | |
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | • | • |
Air Filtration | • | • |
Analog Appearance | • | • |
Cargo Area Concealed Storage | • | • |
Cargo Space Lights | • | • |
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | • | • |
Cruise Control | • | • |
Day-Night Rearview Mirror | • | • |
Delayed Accessory Power | • | • |
Driver And Passenger Door Bins | • | |
Driver And Passenger Door Bins and 1st Row Underseat Storage | • | |
Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback | • | • |
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination and Driver Auxiliary Mirror | • | • |
Driver Foot Rest | • | • |
Driver Information Center | • | • |
Driver Seat | • | • |
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | • | • |
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • |
Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | • | • |
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | • | • |
Front And Rear Map Lights | • | |
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage | • | • |
Front Cupholder | • | • |
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | • | • |
Full Cloth Headliner | • | • |
Full Floor Console w/Storage | • | |
Full Floor Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | |
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • |
Heated Front Sport Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats w/4-way power lumbar adjustment and 3-step heated | • | • |
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts | • | • |
Illuminated Locking Glove Box | • | • |
Immobilizer IV Immobilizer | • | • |
Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents | • | • |
Leather Seating Surfaces | • | • |
Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material | • | • |
Leatherette Door Trim Insert | • | • |
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | • | • |
Outside Temp Gauge | • | • |
Passenger Seat | • | • |
Perimeter Alarm | • | • |
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down | • | • |
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | • | • |
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | • | • |
Power Rear Windows | • | • |
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | • | • |
Rear Cupholder | • | • |
Redundant Digital Speedometer | • | • |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter and Panic Button | • | |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | • | |
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access | • | • |
Sport Leather Steering Wheel | • | • |
Trip Computer | • | • |
Valet Function | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank | • | • |
140 Amp Alternator | • | • |
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | • | • |
4.77 Axle Ratio | • | • |
60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | • |
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | • | • |
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | • | • |
Engine Oil Cooler | • | • |
Engine: 2.0 TFSI 4 Cylinder | • | • |
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | • | • |
Full-Time All-Wheel | • | • |
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • |
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • |
Sport Tuned Suspension | • | • |
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • |
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, S tronic Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler | • | • |
Transmission: S Tronic 6-Spd Dual-Clutch Automatic -inc: additional sport program | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Convenience Package -inc: Interior Storage Package, storage nets on back of front seats, grocery hook and LED light in trunk, 12V Outlet in Rear Center Console & Trunk, LED Interior Lighting Package, LED lighting for door handles, map lights, footwell and cupholder, Power-Folding Heated Exterior Mirrors, driver's side auto-dimming feature, Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror w/Digital Compass | • | |
Driver Assistance Package -inc: Audi Side Assist, Lane change assistant, operates at speeds above 19 mph, visual warnings located in exterior mirror housings, Radar technology located behind rear bumper (not visible), Can be turned off, Parking System Plus w/Rearview Camera, front and rear acoustic sensors | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • |
Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • |
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | • | • |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • |
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • |
Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • |
Side Impact Beams | • | • |
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Audio Theft Deterrent | • | • |
Bang & Olufsen Sound System -inc: 14 speakers, 705 watts, surround sound 5.1, noise compensation and illuminated front door speakers | • | |
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity | • | |
Radio w/Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control | • | |
Radio w/Seek-Scan, In-Dash Mounted Single CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control | • | |
Radio: Audi Concert w/AM/FM/CD/SAT -inc: MP3 capable, auxiliary input jack, 12-station presets, speed-dependent volume control, Audi music interface w/iPod integration includes 30-pin cable for iPod connection, Audi sound system w/10 speakers including front center speaker and subwoofer in rear, 180 watts, 6-channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio, 8-color driver information system, HD radio technology, SD card single slot and SiriusXM satellite radio w/90-day trial subscription | • | |
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch -inc: Audi connect w/6-month trial subscription and online services, Audi MMI navigation high control panel, SSD (Solid-State Drive) -based navigation w/4G LTE based technology, 2 card slots for MP3 files (10 GB) and SiriusXM traffic satellite radio w/4-year subscription, color LCD display screen | • | |
Streaming Audio | • | • |
Window Grid Diversity Antenna | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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19" PERFORMANCE PACKAGE -inc: Audi Magnetic Ride, Wheels: 8.0J x 19" 5-Parallel Spoke Cast Aluminum, Tires: 235/35R19 Summer Performance | • | • |
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Audi Pre Sense Front, brake assist or partial braking when the risk of a collision is detected, Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, Audi pre sense front, 20 - 95 mph operation w/coast, 4 distance settings, stop and go functionality, resume and accelerate features, Stalk on steering column, speed shown in driver information display w/enhanced braking guard (ability to initiate a full-stop below 19 mph), Audi Active Lane Assist, When system detects that the driver is leaving the lane without signaling, the car, through gentle, corrective steering efforts, will assist the driver to remain in the lane, Additional steering wheel vibration also occurs, as well as hands-off steering wheel detection which will disable the system completely, above 40MPH, Camera Distance Sensor | • | |
AUDI ACTIVE LANE ASSIST -inc: When system detects that the driver is leaving the lane without signaling, the car, through gentle, corrective steering efforts, will assist the driver to remain in the lane, Additional steering wheel vibration also occurs, as well as hands-off steering wheel detection which will disable the system completely, above 40MPH Sold Order Only. | • | • |
BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM -inc: 14 speakers, 705 watts, surround sound 5.1, noise compensation and illuminated front door speakers | • | |
BODY COLOR SIDE MIRRORS | • | • |
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE -inc: Interior Storage Package, storage nets on back of front seats, grocery hook and LED light in trunk, 12V Outlet in Rear Center Console & Trunk, LED Interior Lighting Package, LED lighting for door handles, map lights, footwell and cupholder, Power-Folding Heated Exterior Mirrors, driver's side auto-dimming feature, Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror w/Digital Compass | • | |
DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE -inc: Audi Side Assist, Lane change assistant, operates at speeds above 19 mph, visual warnings located in exterior mirror housings, Radar technology located behind rear bumper (not visible), Can be turned off, Parking System Plus w/Rearview Camera, front and rear acoustic sensors | • | |
FULL LED HEADLIGHTS -inc: cornering and all-weather functionality | • | |
RADIO: AUDI MMI NAVIGATION PLUS W/MMI TOUCH -inc: Audi connect w/6-month trial subscription and online services, Audi MMI navigation high control panel, SSD (Solid-State Drive) -based navigation w/4G LTE based technology, 2 card slots for MP3 files (10 GB) and SiriusXM traffic satellite radio w/4-year subscription, color LCD display screen | • | |
REAR SIDE AIRBAGS | • | • |
S SPORT SEAT PACKAGE -inc: S Sport Seats, manual front seats w/4-way power lumbar | • | • |
S SPORT SEATS -inc: manual front seats w/4-way power lumbar | • | • |
S3 DAYTONA 1 PACKAGE -inc: Red Brake Calipers, LED Headlights, 19" Performance Package, Audi Magnetic Ride, Wheels: 8.0J x 19" 5-Parallel Spoke Cast Aluminum, Tires: 235/35R19 Summer Performance NOT AVAILABLE for ordering - pre-build only. | • | |
TIRES: 225/40R18 92H XL AS -inc: Speed limiter lowered to 130mph | • | • |
TIRES: 235/35R19 SUMMER PERFORMANCE | • | • |
WHEELS: 8.0J X 19" 5-PARALLEL SPOKE CAST ALUMINUM | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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FRONT GRILLE PANEL MUST SELECT Front License Plate Frame (6W3) or Front Grille Panel (6W9) on all orders. | • | • |
FRONT LICENSE PLATE FRAME MUST SELECT Front License Plate Frame (6W3) or Front Grille Panel (6W9) on all orders. | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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PRESTIGE PACKAGE -inc: Audi Side Assist, Lane change assistant, operates at speeds above 19 mph, visual warnings located in exterior mirror housings, Radar technology located behind rear bumper (not visible), Can be turned off, Parking System Plus w/Rearview Camera, front and rear acoustic sensors, Interior Storage Package, storage nets on back of front seats, grocery hook and LED light in trunk, 12V Outlet in Rear Center Console & Trunk, LED Interior Lighting Package, LED lighting for door handles, map lights, footwell and cupholder, Power-Folding Heated Exterior Mirrors, driver's side auto-dimming feature, Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror w/Digital Compass | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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AUDI CARGO BOX -inc: Collapsible fabric storage box for trunk w/Audi logo (PIO) | • | • |
AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO) | • | • |
AUDI GUARD PREMIUM TEXTILE FLOOR MATS -inc: Heavy duty textile mats, black w/silver piping w/S3 logo (PIO) | • | • |
AUDI GUARD WHEEL LOCK KIT (PIO) | • | • |
BRILLIANT BLACK QUATTRO DECAL (PIO) | • | • |
CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • |
GROCERY HOOKS -inc: Trunk-mounted hooks for holding bags (PIO) | • | |
HOMELINK (PIO) | • | • |
ICE SILVER QUATTRO DECAL (PIO) | • | • |
LOAD EDGE PROTECTION FILM (PIO) | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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BELUGA BROWN METALLIC Sold Order Only. | • | • |
BRILLIANT BLACK | • | • |
DAYTONA GRAY PEARL EFFECT | • | • |
FLORETT SILVER METALLIC | • | • |
GLACIER WHITE METALLIC | • | • |
MISANO RED PEARL EFFECT | • | • |
MONSOON GRAY METALLIC | • | • |
MYTHOS BLACK METALLIC | • | • |
PANTHER BLACK CRYSTAL EFFECT | • | • |
SEPANG BLUE PEARL | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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BLACK W/DARK SILVER STTCH, FINE NAPPA LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: S3 embossing, diamond-stitching in dark silver, door armrests and kneepads w/dark-silver stitching | • | • |
BLACK W/DARK SILVER STTCH, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES | • | • |
BLACK/MAGMA RED, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES | • | • |
BLACK/TITANIUM, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES | • | • |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.4 | 13.4 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.2 | 12.2 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Trunk Volume (ft) | 12.3 | 12.3 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Displacement | 2.0 L/121 | 2.0 L/121 |
Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 292 @ 5400 | 292 @ 5400 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 280 @ 1900 | 280 @ 1900 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Height, Overall (in) | 54.8 | 54.8 |
Length, Overall (in) | 175.9 | 175.9 |
Wheelbase (in) | 103.6 | 103.6 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.7 | 70.7 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36 | 36 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Front Tire Size | P225/40HR18 | P225/40HR18 |
Rear Tire Size | P225/40HR18 | P225/40HR18 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Trans Description Cont. | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
Trans Type | 6 | 6 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Front Head Room (in) | 39.6 | 39.6 |
Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 | 41.2 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 | 54.8 |
Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Second Head Room (in) | 36.4 | 36.4 |
Second Leg Room (in) | 35.1 | 35.1 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53 | 53 |
2.0T Prestige | 2.0T Premium Plus | |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3450 | 3450 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
Side Impact Beams |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
Low Tire Pressure Warning |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag |
Rear Child Safety Locks |
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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