Audi RS 3 years to avoid
No model year of the Audi RS 3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Audi RS 3 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi RS 3 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi RS 3 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine6
- Airbags6
- Fuel system5
- Driver assistance5
- Electrical4
- Transmission2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Seats1
- Seat belts1
- Brakes1
- Acceleration1
Audi RS 3 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 5 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 13 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Visibility | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Audi RS 3
What years of the Audi RS 3 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Audi RS 3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Audi RS 3?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi RS 3?
Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (6) and fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the Audi RS 3 have?
7 recalls between 2017 and 2026. The 2018 model year has the most, with 4.
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