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2019 Audi RS 3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Jun 19, 2019

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jun 19, 2019
19V474000

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 19, 2019Latest campaign
Jun 19, 201919V474000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V474000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V474000 · Jun 19, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine360000
Unknown or other120000
Back over prevention120000
Fuel/propulsion system120000
Air bags120000
Power train120000
Electrical system120000

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

  • Engine

    “The water pump has failed twice in under 46,000 miles, first was at 3000 miles 2nd was at 46000 miles”

    Filed 09/03/2025 · ODI 11684862
  • Unknown or other

    “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.”

    Filed 03/26/2025 · ODI 11650727
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “[XXX] Unable to fill the vehicle with fuel normally, with the nozzle clicking off repeatedly, required trickle of fuel to partially fill tank.”

    Filed 10/16/2024 · ODI 11620220

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2019 Audi RS 3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi RS 3 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 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 is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi RS 3?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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