2018 AUDI RS 3 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 AUDI RS 3 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components, particularly involving seat assemblies and air bag systems. There are no direct user complaints about mechanical or operational defects reported.

Five recalls have been issued affecting various safety systems including seat head restraints and passenger air bag sensors.

• Rear seat head restraint pins. NHTSA recall 19V095000 affects 3,326 vehicles. The center rear seat head restraint may be missing latching pins. The defect risks detachment of the head restraint during a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers inspect and replace missing pins at no cost. The recall began March 7, 2019.
• Passenger air bag sensor connector. NHTSA recall 19V474000 involves 138,896 vehicles. An improper electrical contact in the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may cause false malfunction detection and deactivate the passenger air bag. The risk includes increased injury in a crash. Audi replaces the connector and reroutes the cable at no charge. The recall began September 12, 2019.
• PODS sensor mat and control module. NHTSA recall 21V198000 covers 153,152 vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system may malfunction and disable the passenger air bag despite occupancy. The safety risk is increased injury during a collision. Dealers replace the PODS sensor mat and update the control module free of charge. Owner notifications began December 23, 2021.
• Air bag on-off switch assembly. Included in NHTSA recall 21V198000 for 153,152 vehicles. Related to the same PODS malfunction, an issue with the on-off switch assembly can cause the passenger air bag to deactivate incorrectly. The defect raises crash injury risk. Dealers address the issue with parts replacement and module updates free of charge.
• Rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves. NHTSA recall 18V803000 affects 169 vehicles. The guide sleeves may be improperly welded, reducing head restraint stability during a crash. This defect increases risk of injury. Dealers inspect the sleeves and replace the rear seat frame if needed at no cost. The recall began December 28, 2018.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs connected to safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help navigate potential remedies related to these vehicle issues.