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2017 Audi RS 3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 1 complaints about the 2017 Audi RS 3 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
1
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMar 22, 2021 · campaign 21V198000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant ClassificationJun 19, 2019 · campaign 19V474000
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.
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Other years of the Audi RS 3
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2017 Audi RS 3 have?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi RS 3 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi RS 3 get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.