https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi RS 3. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:48:27 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-2145958 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I attempted to add gas to a 3/4 full fuel tank (given that I had a long drive that day and needed a full tank). Fuel would not enter the tank, no matter how slow I seemed to pump the gas. I had filled up a few days prior and driven the car about 100 miles since. After calling the dealer and taking the car in for service the next day, the dealer noted that the car needed a new fuel tank becaus https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-2126779 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The water pump has failed twice in under 46,000 miles, first was at 3000 miles 2nd was at 46000 miles https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-2077339 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on May 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 Audi RS3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on January 10, 2025, at 53,981 miles. This resulted in a total out-of-pocket repair cost of $2,809.95. The symptoms included engine https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-2077340 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on May 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 Audi RS3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on January 10, 2025, at 53,981 miles. This resulted in a total out-of-pocket repair cost of $2,809.95. The symptoms included engine https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-2077341 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on May 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 Audi RS3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on January 10, 2025, at 53,981 miles. This resulted in a total out-of-pocket repair cost of $2,809.95. The symptoms included engine https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-2032980 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT [XXX] Unable to fill the vehicle with fuel normally, with the nozzle clicking off repeatedly, required trickle of fuel to partially fill tank. Same day system failure under normal driving conditions with fuel leak spraying fuel from the gas tank and overflowing under excessive pressure creating serious risk of injury or death due to fire or explosion. Removal of the cap revealed excessive tank https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1959372 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT For several months each time I refuel my vehicle, I experience fuel spit back and refueling shutoff at any rate of fuel delivery. I have also experienced a strong fuel odor in my garage immediately after refueling which persists for a week or more. I am concerned that a fuel leak near a hot exhaust pipe could cause a fire or an explosion. At home, such an event could cause the complete loss of https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1959373 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT For several months each time I refuel my vehicle, I experience fuel spit back and refueling shutoff at any rate of fuel delivery. I have also experienced a strong fuel odor in my garage immediately after refueling which persists for a week or more. I am concerned that a fuel leak near a hot exhaust pipe could cause a fire or an explosion. At home, such an event could cause the complete loss of https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1952183 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Water pump failure at 27,500 miles. Causing coolant leak that progressively got worse. The seal or pump itself failed and is letting coolant escape https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1851254 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The suction pump located in the fuel tank failed, causing fuel to back up into the evaporation canister and out of the vent tube in the rear passenger wheel well, which is a potential fire hazard. This is the exact same part a recall was issued for in NHTSA campaign numbers 16V647 VW and 16V647 Audi https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1848727 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown if passenger airbag actually works. Airbag warning light on, passenger seat belt warning on. "Passenger airbag off" illuminated constantly. Causes every electrical system to occasionally report failure. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1848728 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown if passenger airbag actually works. Airbag warning light on, passenger seat belt warning on. "Passenger airbag off" illuminated constantly. Causes every electrical system to occasionally report failure. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1837810 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Audi RS3. The contact stated that the passenger air bag off warning light had remained illuminated with an occupant seated in the passenger’s side seat. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V198000 (Air Bags). The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact then received another notification t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1799598 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Audi pre sence kicked in on an empty street at 30mph. It was daylight on a straight road. The seat belts tightened up with no warning and the car applied hard breaks. Luckily there was no one behind me at the time or I would have definitely been rear ended. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1799599 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Audi pre sence kicked in on an empty street at 30mph. It was daylight on a straight road. The seat belts tightened up with no warning and the car applied hard breaks. Luckily there was no one behind me at the time or I would have definitely been rear ended. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1799600 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Audi pre sence kicked in on an empty street at 30mph. It was daylight on a straight road. The seat belts tightened up with no warning and the car applied hard breaks. Luckily there was no one behind me at the time or I would have definitely been rear ended. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1779377 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has the Audi recall 69BY that came out on March 22, 2021. There is currently still no remedy and its November 19th, 2021. Its been nearly 8 months. The pre-sense warning light and the airbag light are glaring on the dash at all times. Nobody can sit in the passenger seat as the airbag would not deploy in the event of a crash. I have to keep the passenger seatbelt fastened at all times https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1774539 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has frequent intermittent failure of the airbag systems, safety systems, and blind spot monitoring systems. I receive frequent "Safety system: malfunction! See owner's manual." as-well as "Audi pre sense: currently restricted. See owner's manual." messages appear on my dashboard. I have contacted Audi Service departments numerous times and have been told that they wont take a look at t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1774540 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has frequent intermittent failure of the airbag systems, safety systems, and blind spot monitoring systems. I receive frequent "Safety system: malfunction! See owner's manual." as-well as "Audi pre sense: currently restricted. See owner's manual." messages appear on my dashboard. I have contacted Audi Service departments numerous times and have been told that they wont take a look at t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1774541 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has frequent intermittent failure of the airbag systems, safety systems, and blind spot monitoring systems. I receive frequent "Safety system: malfunction! See owner's manual." as-well as "Audi pre sense: currently restricted. See owner's manual." messages appear on my dashboard. I have contacted Audi Service departments numerous times and have been told that they wont take a look at t https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1769198 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Water pump leaking very slowly. Dealer admitted that they had several cars with the same issue. Water pump failure could cause motor to seize Dealer confirmed water pump leak Warning message in the dash cluster warned of low coolant Searching the internet, there is a very large problem dozens of owners of Audi RS3 cars having water pump issues. Attached video from the dealer https://api.m https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1752829 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Passenger Occupant Detection System does not work correctly, and it fails to activate when detecting a passenger in the passenger front seat. This problem has been on going through Audi since 2018, and they have yet to remedy it. No fixes or remedies have been available and this round of recalls was issued March 22, 2021 but no remedy has been made which is a failure on the manufacturer. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1732344 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT MY CAR KEEPS THROWING DRIVE ERRORS, SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, AND THROWS NO TROUBLE CODES? I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF AUDI, AND GOT NO ANSWER. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE A HACKED TCU/ECU? I DON'T HAVE THE GEAR.*DT CONSUMER STATED ELECTRONIC OIL SENSOR MIGHT HAVE NEVER WORKED. DIPSTICK WAS LOW, THE ONLY LIGHT IS DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT.*JB https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1732345 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT MY CAR KEEPS THROWING DRIVE ERRORS, SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, AND THROWS NO TROUBLE CODES? I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF AUDI, AND GOT NO ANSWER. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE A HACKED TCU/ECU? I DON'T HAVE THE GEAR.*DT CONSUMER STATED ELECTRONIC OIL SENSOR MIGHT HAVE NEVER WORKED. DIPSTICK WAS LOW, THE ONLY LIGHT IS DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT.*JB https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1732346 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT MY CAR KEEPS THROWING DRIVE ERRORS, SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, AND THROWS NO TROUBLE CODES? I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF AUDI, AND GOT NO ANSWER. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE A HACKED TCU/ECU? I DON'T HAVE THE GEAR.*DT CONSUMER STATED ELECTRONIC OIL SENSOR MIGHT HAVE NEVER WORKED. DIPSTICK WAS LOW, THE ONLY LIGHT IS DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT.*JB https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1704990 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT IN MAY OF 2018 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE PODS RECALL, ONLY PROMPTING SAFETY SYSTEM AND AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONS TO HAPPEN WITH INCREASED OCCURRENCE. FROM MAY OF 2019 TO APRIL OF 2020 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN SOMETHING LIKE FOUR TIMES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, AGAIN ONLY MAKING THE ISSUE WORSE. OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT ALMOST ALWAYS HAS "SAFETY SYSTEM MA https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1704991 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT IN MAY OF 2018 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE PODS RECALL, ONLY PROMPTING SAFETY SYSTEM AND AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONS TO HAPPEN WITH INCREASED OCCURRENCE. FROM MAY OF 2019 TO APRIL OF 2020 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN SOMETHING LIKE FOUR TIMES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, AGAIN ONLY MAKING THE ISSUE WORSE. OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT ALMOST ALWAYS HAS "SAFETY SYSTEM MA https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1704992 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT IN MAY OF 2018 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE PODS RECALL, ONLY PROMPTING SAFETY SYSTEM AND AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONS TO HAPPEN WITH INCREASED OCCURRENCE. FROM MAY OF 2019 TO APRIL OF 2020 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN SOMETHING LIKE FOUR TIMES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, AGAIN ONLY MAKING THE ISSUE WORSE. OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT ALMOST ALWAYS HAS "SAFETY SYSTEM MA https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#complaint-1645769 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT AUDI WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE DESIGNED TO STOP CLEARING RAIN WHEN THE CAR IS AT A STOPPED POSITION SUCH AS STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE WIPERS WILL TURN BACK ON WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING. THERE IS A 2 3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE WIPERS TURN BACK ON. THIS CHARACTERISTIC APPEARS ON OTHER AUDI VEHICLES (TESTED THIS WITH AUDI DEALER ON OTHER AUDI MODELS). THIS ISSUE CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE A VEHICLE STAR https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-rs-3#recall-19V474000-audi-audi-rs-3-2019 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 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.