Audi RS 3 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the Audi RS 3 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 22 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi RS 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Audi RS 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi RS 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Audi RS 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Newest Audi RS 3 recalls
- Dec 7, 202222V901000Equipment297 vehiclesAudi A3, RS 3 and 1 more model
The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information.
- Nov 2, 202222V823000Back over prevention2,607 vehiclesVolkswagen GTI, Volkswagen ID.4 and 5 more models
The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated.
- Aug 29, 202222V652000Air bags4,117 vehiclesAudi A3, RS 3 and 1 more model
The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
- Mar 22, 202121V198000Air bags153,152 vehiclesAudi A3, S3 and 2 more models
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
- Jun 19, 201919V474000Air bags138,896 vehiclesAudi A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback E-Tron and 2 more models
An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
- Feb 13, 201919V095000Seats3,326 vehiclesAudi A3 Cabriolet and RS 3
The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
- Nov 14, 201818V803000Seats169 vehiclesAudi A3 Cabriolet, Volkswagen e-Golf and 2 more models
The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.