There are 1 owner-reported powertrain & transmission complaints for the 2017 Audi S3in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light came on
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026