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2025 Audi S3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 S3.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2025 Audi S3 is a compact sport sedan powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a seven-speed automated manual transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined, which reflects the typical efficiency compromise inherent to high-performance compact vehicles. The S3 sits on Audi's proven MQB platform, a architecture that has underpinned multiple generations of the brand's performance-oriented models, and comes equipped with advanced driver assistance features including forward collision avoidance systems. Regarding reliability, the 2025 model has recorded zero recalls and only four total owner complaints to date, both notably lower than the model's historical complaint range of 1 to 52 annually across 2015–2024, suggesting incremental improvements in build quality and component durability as this generation matures.

Model year202620252024202320222020

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905601E
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
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 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.

4.2–4.4 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 80,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit (inspect)
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)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 2025 Audi S3 shows four federal complaints across four distinct categories — service brakes/forward collision avoidance, back over prevention, unknown/other, and electrical system/vehicle speed control/unknown — each with a single report, plus two crash complaints and no fire complaints. This places the 2025 model above the 2021 (zero complaints) and 2024 (two complaints) levels but well below the generation's peak of 52 complaints in 2015, reflecting a long-term downward trend that bottomed in 2021 before a modest uptick. Recalls have declined from two to three annually in early years to zero in 2024, though the 2025 recall count is not specified in the federal record provided. TSB volume remains elevated at 583 in 2024 after a sharp drop to 132 in 2021, suggesting ongoing manufacturer service activity. The data does not specify root causes for the 2025 complaint areas. For a buyer, the 2025 S3 appears to continue the generation's improved reliability trajectory despite a slight complaint increase over the two prior years, making it a reasonable purchase candidate pending further recall data.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
494
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
2 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 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1

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 494 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2078939_22026-06-30EngineThis bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079671_52026-06-25Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information pertaining to a software update for MMI, connectivity…
TSB_2079922_22026-06-24Electrical SystemThis repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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 06Q905601EFront wiper blades 8Y1998002

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 2025 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 / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.