2020 Audi RS 3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Audi RS 3, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Audi RS 3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: front passenger and on-off switch assembly (air bags)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Audi RS 3 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Water pump leaking very slowly. Dealer admitted that they had several cars with the same issue. Water pump failure could cause motor to seize Dealer confirmed water pump leak Warning message in the da”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2021 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Audi RS (RS3). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Audi RS 3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi RS 3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 2019 Audi RS 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi RS 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi RS 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Audi RS 3 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 Audi RS 3
How do I know if my 2020 Audi RS 3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Audi RS 3; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V198000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.