Model year 2023 · Subcompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons

2023 Audi RS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Audi RS at 17–23 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

17–23

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RS 3, RS 5, RS 6 AVANT, RS 7.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Audi RS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Audi RS, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 25V900000 Reported Dec 19, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 90TV)
Units affected
356,894 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger

NHTSA 24V251000 Reported Apr 3, 2024
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 69GU)
Units affected
91 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 22V901000 Reported Dec 7, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 50ZZ)
Units affected
297 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Audi RS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Audi RS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RS 5 Coupe2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speed4-Wheel DrivePremium18/26/21 mpg$3,900429
RS 5 Sportback2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speed4-Wheel DrivePremium18/25/21 mpg$3,900430
RS 6 Avant4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/21/17 mpg$4,850532
RS 74.0L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/21/17 mpg$4,850532
RS32.5L 5-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/23 mpg$3,550383

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Audi RS crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Audi RS (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Audi RS owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2023 Audi RS received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi RS model years

Audi RS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 RS22 mpg———
2026 RS16–23 mpg11—
2025 RS17–23 mpg12—
2024 RS17–23 mpg12—
2022 RS17–23 mpg81—
2021 RS17–21 mpg1310—
2020 RS23 mpg31—
2019 RS20–22 mpg78—

All Audi RS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Audi models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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