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2024 Audi S3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 S3.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2024 Audi S3 pairs its seven-speed automated manual transmission with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 23 city, 32 highway, and 26 combined mpg. Current reliability metrics reinforce this mechanical competence, as the model records zero recalls and just two owner complaints centered on Visibility/Wiper issues. Consequently, the 2024 model year sits near the historical low of a single complaint set by 2020, and well beneath the 52-complaint peak of 2015, indicating that researchers and buyers alike are looking at one of the most dependable and mature chapters in the vehicle's production history.

Model year202620252024202320222020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/32/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905601E
Battery000915089BD
Front wiper blades8Y1998002
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3483 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 60.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 32 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume8 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2025 Prestige Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Prestige Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.20 sec12.80 sec328 hpAWD
2025Prestige Sedan (S Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-44.40 sec12.90 sec328 hpAWD
2022Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.30 sec12.90 sec306 hpAWD
2022Prestige Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.30 sec12.90 sec306 hpAWD
2022Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.20 sec306 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit (inspect)
At 20,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Audi S3 sits at the tail end of a generation that began with the 2021 model, and the federal record shows a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls from the earlier 2015–2020 models. While those earlier years averaged 14 complaints and 2 recalls annually, the 2024 has only 2 complaints and zero recalls, with no open investigations. The two complaints on record involve visibility/wipers and a combined electrical/brake/backover issue, but neither resulted in a crash or fire. The TSB count of 583 is high, but that figure reflects service bulletins—often proactive—rather than owner-reported failures, and it is consistent with a mature model receiving ongoing refinements. Overall, the 2024 represents the most stable and least problematic year in the S3’s federal record, making it a strong buy for a used performance sedan.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
583
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 583 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2065960_62026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 5Q0129620DSpark plug 06Q905601EBattery 000915089BD

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 S3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S3 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 32 highway / 26 combined mpg.