2017–2018 · 2 model years · 6 recalls

Audi RS 3 problems by year

We don't rate the Audi RS 3 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2018 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (24). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

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Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability6

Airbags & seat belts6

Engine & cooling2

Electrical system2

Body, glass & interior1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2017–2018.

Every Audi RS 3 year at a glance

Model year	Reliability	Complaints	Recalls	Best mpg
2018 RS 3	Not rated yet	24	4	22
2017 RS 3	Not rated yet	1	2	22

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Audi RS 3 problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, airbags & seat belts, engine & cooling.

Which Audi RS 3 year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.