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Audi RS 3 by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 2 model years of the Audi RS 3 (2017–2018). The 2018 model is rated 22 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 4 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Audi RS 3 years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Audi RS 3 by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2018 RS 3122 mpg413—
2017 RS 3122 mpg21—

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Audi RS 3 recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi RS 3 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 21V198000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Mar 22, 2021; model years 2017, 2018
  • 19V474000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification, reported Jun 19, 2019; model years 2017, 2018
  • 19V095000 — Seats: Mid/rear assembly, reported Feb 13, 2019; model years 2018
  • 18V803000 — Seats: Mid/rear assembly, reported Nov 14, 2018; model years 2018

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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