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2018 Audi Rs 3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
0Owner complaints
NHTSA overall
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The 2018 Audi Rs 3 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2018 Audi Rs 3 has 3 safety recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Rs 3 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 18V803000 · 14/11/2018

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.

RiskIf 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.
RemedyVolkswagen 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).
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SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 19V095000 · 13/02/2019

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.

RiskIn the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
RemedyAudi 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.
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Campaign 19V474000 · 19/06/2019

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.

RiskA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
RemedyAudi 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.

What owners complain about

No owner complaints were on file for the 2018 Audi Rs 3 at the time of this page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi Rs 3 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Audi Rs 3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2018 Audi Rs 3 owners report?

No owner complaints were on file with the NHTSA for the 2018 Audi Rs 3 at the time of this page.

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