2015-2023 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015-2023 Audi RS3 has 3 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2017-2020 / 2022-2023 RS3 Drive-System Warning or No-Start Diagnosis - TSB 2067757/3. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015-2023 Audi RS3 has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2017-2020 / 2022-2023 RS3 Drive-System Warning or No-Start Diagnosis - TSB 2067757/3, 2015-2018 / Certain 2019 RS3 Magnetic-Ride Rear Shock Noise - TSB 2059240/1, 2023 RS3 TCM Software Emissions Recall 37P3 - VIN Check Required. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2015-2023 Audi RS3 has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2017-2020 / 2022-2023 RS3 Drive-System Warning or No-Start Diagnosis - TSB 2067757/3. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Reliability varies across model years of the Audi RS3. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2015-2023 Audi RS3 with 3 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
Audi TSB 2067757/3 applies to specified 2017-2020 and 2022-2023 RS3 vehicles when the MIL or drive-system warning is shown, or the engine does not start, with either no stored DTC or P019100 with symptom 5652 or 5653, P008700 with symptom 2838, or P008800 with symptom 2837 or 178… Severity: high.
Audi TSB 2059240/1 applies to RS3 vehicles equipped with Audi magnetic ride when knocking or rattling is heard from the rear over uneven roads and diagnosis confirms the rear shock absorbers. Its scope is 2015-2018 vehicles and 2019 vehicles only within VIN sequence 000001-906967… Severity: medium.
Audi Emissions Recall 37P3 covers affected 2023 RS3 sedans whose DSG transmission-control-module software can prevent certain MIL-triggering transmission faults from clearing after the underlying repair. Audi states that drivability and tailpipe emissions are not affected, but th… Severity: low.
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