CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Audi RS 3 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
2018 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.
Rear Center Headrest May Detach in a Crash
On certain 2018 vehicles, the latching pins that hold the center rear seat head restraint in place may be missing.
Rear Head Restraints May Not Hold Firm in a Crash
Some rear seat frames may have head restraint guide sleeves that were welded incorrectly to the seat frame.
Most common 2018 Audi RS 3 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
Fuel tank may fail or charcoal canister within. Causing you not to be able to fill up the car and if it overflows itâll spill. Coolant will also miraculously evaporate, even while car is sitting due to [XXX] water pump. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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. I had filled up a few days prior and driven the car about 100 miles since. After calling the dealer and taking the car in for service the next day, the dealer noted that the car needed a new fuel tank because components in the fuel system had failed. The service advisor stated that there was a recall on a different model, but same platform of Audi, but that recall did not apply to my car. I have since read that there is an investigation on fuel issues on my model by the NHTSA. I have also seen rec
For several months each time I refuel my vehicle, I experience fuel spit back and refueling shutoff at any rate of fuel delivery. I have also experienced a strong fuel odor in my garage immediately after refueling which persists for a week or more. I am concerned that a fuel leak near a hot exhaust pipe could cause a fire or an explosion. At home, such an event could cause the complete loss of the structure, loss of life to the occupants therein, and loss of the vehicle. Also adjacent homes are vulnerable to a spreading fire. I have not yet had the vehicle inspected by the vehicle manufacturer, Audi, but will soon. There were no indicator lights or any warning of a failure until the is
Water pump failure at 27,500 miles. Causing coolant leak that progressively got worse. The seal or pump itself failed and is letting coolant escape
The suction pump located in the fuel tank failed, causing fuel to back up into the evaporation canister and out of the vent tube in the rear passenger wheel well, which is a potential fire hazard. This is the exact same part a recall was issued for in NHTSA campaign numbers 16V647 VW and 16V647 Audi
2018 Audi RS 3 questions
Does the 2018 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi RS 3: Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off With Seat Occupied; Passenger airbag may switch off in a crash; Rear Center Headrest May Detach in a Crash; Rear Head Restraints May Not Hold Firm in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi RS 3?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.