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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Audi RS 3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 19, 201919V474000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationA deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V474000
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| Feb 13, 201919V095000 | Seats: mid/rear assemblyIn the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V095000
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| Nov 14, 201818V803000 | Seats: mid/rear assemblyIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V803000
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Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 31 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 15 |
| Engine | 2 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 15 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 15 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 8 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 8 |
| Power train | 1 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 8 |
| Seats | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Fuel tank may fail or charcoal canister within. Causing you not to be able to fill up the car and if it overflows it’ll spill. Coolant will also miraculously evaporate, even while car is sitting due to [XXX] water pump.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
- Unknown or other
“For several months each time I refuel my vehicle, I experience fuel spit back and refueling shutoff at any rate of fuel delivery.”
Other Audi RS 3 model years
- 20192 recalls5 complaints
- 20184 recalls13 complaints
Other Audi models
- 2018 A44 recalls54 complaints
- 2018 A62 recalls11 complaints
- 2018 Q56 recalls208 complaints
- 2018 Q73 recalls143 complaints
- 2018 A37 recalls45 complaints
- 2018 A56 recalls38 complaints
- 2018 A72 recalls3 complaints
- 2018 S42 recalls7 complaints
- 2018 S61 recall4 complaints
- 2018 Q31 recall26 complaints
- 2018 TT2 recalls3 complaints
- 2018 S53 recalls26 complaints
2018 Audi RS 3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi RS 3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi RS 3. The most recent, 19V474000 (reported June 19, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Audi RS 3 recalls for?
The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Audi RS 3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (38%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Audi RS 3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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