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Audi RS 3 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 3 model years, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the Audi RS 3. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi RS 3 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 1 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi RS 3: questions owners ask
Which Audi RS 3 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi RS 3 model years with the most are the 2018 (13), 2019 (5) and 2017 (1). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi RS 3 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (1), 2019 (5) and 2018 (13), out of 3 model years from 2017 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi RS 3 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 Audi RS 3 model years, 3 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2017 (1), 2018 (1) and 2019 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.