Audi RS 3 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Audi RS 3, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 7, 2022Crash risk2023 Audi A3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi S3 — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
22V901000 · 297 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 2, 2022Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron, 2022 Audi RS 3 and 4 other models — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V823000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 29, 2022Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi RS 3, 2022 Audi S3 — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
22V652000 · 4K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 22, 2021Crash risk2015–2020 Audi A3, 2016–2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2017–2020 Audi RS 3 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
21V198000 · 153K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 19, 2019Crash risk2015–2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2016–2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2017–2019 Audi RS 3 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
19V474000 · 139K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 13, 2019Crash risk2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2018 Audi RS 3 — Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
19V095000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 14, 2018Crash risk2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2018 Audi RS 3, 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf and 1 other model — Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
18V803000 · 169 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.