CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Audi RS 3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (1 report).
2017 Audi RS 3 recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied
The passenger occupant detection system on these Audi vehicles may malfunction and turn off the front passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash
A poor electrical connection can cause the passenger occupant detection system to wrongly sense a fault and turn off the front passenger airbag.
Most common 2017 Audi RS 3 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
AUDI WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE DESIGNED TO STOP CLEARING RAIN WHEN THE CAR IS AT A STOPPED POSITION SUCH AS STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE WIPERS WILL TURN BACK ON WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING. THERE IS A 2 3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE WIPERS TURN BACK ON. THIS CHARACTERISTIC APPEARS ON OTHER AUDI VEHICLES (TESTED THIS WITH AUDI DEALER ON OTHER AUDI MODELS). THIS ISSUE CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE A VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE BUT YOU CANNOT SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU BECAUSE OF THE WIPERS BEING OFF.
2017 Audi RS 3 questions
Does the 2017 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi RS 3: Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied; Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi RS 3?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Audi RS 3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.