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#BS-2019-AUDRS3-35562019 Audi RS 3Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 9 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
defective fuel pump
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Audi RS 3: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi RS 3, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi RS 3, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings Issues
Back Over Prevention: Warnings complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi RS 3, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: warnings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi RS 3, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Audi RS 3. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
This is the worst model year for the Audi RS 3 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is fuel system.
2019 Audi RS 3 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)
This vehicle
9
Class avg
17
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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