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Audi · Compact · 2020–2025

Audi S3 8Y

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
5.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

Body Variants

The Audi S3 8Y is available as Schrägheck and Limousine — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Schrägheck
1 Engines 1× Good Choice
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Limousine
1 Engines 1× Good Choice
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Generations

Engine Overview

The Audi S3 8Y is available with one engine variant at 333 hp.

S3 · Benziner· 333 PS
2020 2025
Good Choice 7 weaknesses

The Audi S3 (Benziner, 333 PS) has the DNUE (2.0L TFSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 7 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Virtual Cockpit and MMI electronics issues

Early 2020–2022 models are affected by electronics issues: Virtual Cockpit, SOS emergency call and MMI occasionally fail. Newer software versions resolved most problems.

Symptoms: Black or frozen display, system crashes, missing connections, instrument cluster errors
Ad MMI control unit Audi S3 8YVirtual Cockpit A3 8Y Update
 Medium
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Above Average
3 complaints · 2020–2025
Other
1
Wipers & Visibility
1
Electrical
1
Brakes
1
Backup Camera/Sensors
1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Other (1 complaints)
⚠ Wipers & Visibility (1 complaints)
⚠ Electrical (1 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 11 weaknesses have been documented for the Audi S3 8Y (2020–2025) — 7 engine-related and 4 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Suspension, Other. Considered reliable: DNUE (2.0L TFSI).

What to watch out for with the Audi S3? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Audi S3 8Y have? +
The Audi S3 8Y has 7 known engine weaknesses and 4 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Audi S3 8Y? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: DNUE (2.0L TFSI). The most reliable engine is the DNUE (2.0L TFSI) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the DNUE (2.0L TFSI).
Which Audi S3 8Y engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Audi S3 8Y. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 7 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Audi S3 8Y engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Audi S3 8Y — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} The torque splitter simulates RWD behavior in corners — revolutionary on paper, barely noticeable in daily driving. 333 hp was Stage 1 power for an S3 8P back in 2010. Fast out of the box, but the RS3 with its five-cylinder plays in a completely different emotional league. A new S3's price buys a used RS3 8V.
Is the Audi S3 8Y worth buying used? +
The Audi S3 8Y is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Audi S3 8Y? +
The Audi S3 8Y is available with engine variants from 333 to 333 hp. Petrol: DNUE (2.0L TFSI).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee