Audi RS 3: nhtsa recalls
All rows for this model in the NHTSA recalls dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 6 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2017–2022 (4) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#recalls |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | campaign_number | report_received_date | component | summary | consequence | remedy | nhtsa_url |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22V652000 | 29/08/2022 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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. | An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury. | Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ. | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V652000 |
| 2019 | 19V474000 | 19/06/2019 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 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. | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4. | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V474000 |
| 2018 | 18V803000 | 14/11/2018 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 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. | If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury. | Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi). | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V803000 |
| 2018 | 19V095000 | 13/02/2019 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 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. | In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants. | Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8. | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V095000 |
| 2018 | 19V474000 | 19/06/2019 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 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. | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4. | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V474000 |
| 2017 | 19V474000 | 19/06/2019 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 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. | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4. | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V474000 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). NHTSA recalls — Audi RS 3 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/recalls/audi/rs-3
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title = {Wrench.Pro NHTSA recalls: Audi RS 3},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/recalls/audi/rs-3}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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