Audi RS 3 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Audi RS 3 (2017–2026).

Complaints
20
Recalls
7
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Audi RS 3 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Audi RS 3 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 RS 310000Wheels & Tires
2025 RS 310000Brakes
2023 RS 300001—
2022 RS 300002—
2020 RS 310001Engine
2019 RS 350002Engine
2018 RS 3110004Airbags
2017 RS 310002Visibility & Wipers

Most common Audi RS 3 problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2024
Complaints about the Audi RS 3 received by NHTSA each month.

Audi RS 3 recalls

  • Recall 22V901000Dec 7, 2022297 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V823000Nov 2, 20222,607 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V652000Aug 29, 20224,117 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 21V198000Mar 22, 2021153,152 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 19V474000Jun 19, 2019138,896 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 19V095000Feb 13, 20193,326 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 18V803000Nov 14, 2018169 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Audi models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology